Please note this position may also be filled by a Clinical Nurse Consultant as per the Role Description.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker/Speech Pathologist - Senior (Mental Health - Evolve Therapeutic Services) 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
1. Provide efficient, responsive and recovery-orientated mental health care in a variety of hospital and community settings
2. Provide high level evidence-based assessment, collaborative treatment planning and case management or case collaboration for difficult to engage and/or high-risk consumers with severe and complex mental health problems
3. Work collaboratively with clinicians, multi-disciplinary staff, service providers, non-government organisations and Mental Health and Specialty Services consumer carers and families
4. Apply independent professional judgement, based on valid and reliable evidence, and apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
5. A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or Speech Pathology
6. AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist/Psychologist only)
7. Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
8. Driver Licence
9. Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
10. Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
11. Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
12. Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
13. Flexible work options
14. Career Development
15. Salary Packaging
16. Modern Facilities
17. Diverse Work Culture
18. Research Opportunities
19. 12.75% super
20. 17.5% leave loading
21. Interstate/International candidates may be for the – up $20,000!
Salary
22. Temporary part time (to 30.03.25 with the possibility of extension)
23. Base salary ranging from $66.85 - $72.58 per hour
About Us
Evolve Therapeutic Services provides mental health intervention to children and young people (under 18 years) involved with QLD Child Safety Services with extreme and complex therapeutic support needs. The Evolve Therapeutic Services program is part of a statewide, cross-government initiative that aims to enhance mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.
About Gold Coast Health
24. Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
25. Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
26. More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
27. Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
28. Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
29. A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
30. 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, 17 July 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: GC574657
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.