Psychologist - Senior (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit)
Join Gold Coast Health's new Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation team for a career that's more than a job. Enjoy a unique work-life balance while fully experiencing the stunning Gold Coast region. This role provides opportunities to advance your career in Psychology within a multidisciplinary mental health team. Work in a brand-new, modern facility designed for innovative care and patient well-being.
The new SMHRU unit offers mental health rehabilitation services for individuals needing extended inpatient care in a secure environment. Our focus is on autonomy, self-determination, and working collaboratively towards independent living. All consumers are over 18 years of age.
Our philosophy of care nurtures individual dreams and aspirations, promoting hope and optimism, and ensuring people feel valued, important, welcome, and safe.
About Your New Role
Are you looking for a role with real meaning and purpose? Gold Coast Health have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Psychologist – Senior to join our newly developed Secure Mental Health Unit and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high level clinical Psychology services
* Provide efficient, responsive and recovery-orientated mental health care
* Provide evidence-based Psychometric assessment, preparation of psychological reports and treatment recommendations
* Provide intensive, developmentally appropriate, consumer-centred, mental health interventions
* Utilise independent clinical reasoning and professional judgement
Qualifications
To be successful in this position you will require:
* Tertiary degree in Psychology
* A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable
* Registration with AHPRA
* Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis 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 of Working with Gold Coast Health
* Base salary ranging from $128,169 - $137,918 per annum
About Gold Coast Health
* More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
* 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 Friday, 27 December 2024
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: GC606164
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
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