Please note: This role may also be filled by a Nurse Unit Manager as per attached Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Team Leader (Mental Health – Adolescent Day Program) 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

• Provide efficient and responsive Mental Health care utilising advanced level of knowledge and skills
• Gain an understanding and commit to Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) principles when collaborating with young people and families of all ages, at all levels of care and in all health settings
• Integrate the principles of contemporary human, material and financial resource management into service delivery
• Coordinate, formulate and direct policies relating to the provision of mental health care or disciplinary-specific specialty services

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 and Psychologist only)
• Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
• Driver Licence
• Working with Children Check – Social Worker only
• 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 $140 767 – $146 883 per annum

About Us

The Adolescent Day Program is part of the state-wide Child and Youth Mental Health Service continuum of care providing specialist multidisciplinary assessment and integrated treatment for adolescents with severe, persistent mental illnesses which results in severe psychosocial impairment. The Adolescent Day Program operates on the premise that young people can and do recover from mental illness. This service is 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 Thursday, 14 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: GC531199

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