The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker (Older Persons Mental Health Community) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Apply professional knowledge and skills in clinical decision making under the practice supervision or professional guidance of a more senior clinician
• Identify key community service providers and work within the service agreements that exist between these services and the Directorate
• Work towards initiating and conducting practice based research in accordance with organisational objectives
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary health care team

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work
• AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist/Psychologist only)
• Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• Up to 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $76 747 – $112 805 per annum

About Us

The Older Persons Mental Health Community Team service provides specialised, community-based multi-disciplinary services, including mental health assessment and treatment, for adults over the age of 65 years (>55 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) who have a severe and complex mental illness, which is complicated by problems related to ageing.

The service engages with consumers in their own home or residential aged care facilities and works collaboratively with specialist aged care services. Support is provided to consumers, their families, and carers across the broad continuum of care, including facilitating smooth transition to other appropriate services. Based in Robina.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals – Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC529460

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.