Team Leader (Mental Health - Acute Care Team)

Provide efficient and responsive Mental Health care, utilising advanced level of knowledge, and skills in the area of clinical practice and Mental Health, in the assigned work unit and area of specialty. Based in Southport.

Please note this position may also be filled by a Nurse/Midwifery Manager as per Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Team Leader (Mental Health - Acute 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

• Lead the integration of the key objectives from the Strategic/Operational plans into service delivery for the Acute Care Team
• Coordinate, formulate and direct policies relating to the provision of Mental Health care 
• Develop a dynamic, flexible, resilient and skilled workforce through effective staff management 
• Maintain high level interpersonal and communication skills with members of the multidisciplinary team, consumers and visitors 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work
• AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapy/Psychology only)
• Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• 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
• 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 $140 767 - $146 883 per annum

About Us

The Acute Care Treatment Team (ACT) provide 24-hour, 7 day a week specialist Mental Health care services. This team's role is to be the first point of contact for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Mental Health Service to provide education, support, information, advice and referral. ACT is a mobile assertive outreach crisis response team that offers a range of short-term options tailored to meet individual needs in the community which may also include Acute Care in the immediate post discharge phase of an inpatient admission. ACT is committed to providing a service that is empathic, courteous and able to develop positive relationships with people in crisis, founded on hope and recovery. Based in Southport.

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, 21 February 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: GC540823

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