Psychologist (Child And Youth Mental Health - Continuing Care Team)

The primary focus of this role is to deliver psychology services for infants, children and young people who present with severe and complex Mental Health problems or disorders within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist (Child and Youth Mental Health - Continuing Care Team) 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

• Manage a highly complex caseload with clinical supervision and support
• Provide a comprehensive and flexible Mental Health service to children, young people and their family/carers
• Conduct Child and Youth focused assessments and interventions (including discipline specific assessments and interventions) that are evidenced-based
• Provide supervision for less experienced clinicians and students as negotiated

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Psychology
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• 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

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

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

About Us

Child and Youth Mental Health Services is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services Division. The CYMHS Continuing Care Team (CCT) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast CYMHS, operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multispecialty Mental Health intervention to children and young people (0-18 years). CYMHS CCT is a single team operating over two sites (Robina and Southport) offering ongoing care coordination and therapeutic care for children and young people with severe and complex Mental Health problems. 

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, 27 March 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: GC550539

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