The Parent and infant Child and Youth Community Mental Health Service is an early intervention mental health program designed to engage a highly disadvantaged population of families to improve parental-child relationships
Please note: This role can also be filled by a Clinical Nurse Consultant as per the Role Description
The Role
An opportunity has become available for aPsychologist/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist – Senior (Mental Health - Adult and Older Persons Inpatient Unit)to joinGold Coast Health(GCH) where the focus of our ******-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
Implement and evaluate early intervention and preventative Parent and infant Community Mental Health approaches that are child-centred and family-orientated
Provide evidence-based interventions to families, parents and infants presenting with complex mental health presentations
Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures, and protocols across the continuum of care that enhance the delivery of mental health services to infants, children, young people
Develop a collaborative strategy for cross-referral and intervention programs in high-risk families utilising significant clinical experience in the field of mental health
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
A tertiary degree in Psychology, A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy and A tertiary degree in Social Work
AHPRA Registration
Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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
Driver licence
Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)




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
*****% super
17.5% leave loading
Salary
Permanent full time
Base salary ranging from $139,951 - $151,949 per annum
About Us
The Parent and infant Child and Youth Community Mental Health Service is an early intervention mental health program designed to engage a highly disadvantaged population of families to improve parental-child relationships, across the South East Queensland and provide consultation and expert advice state-wide.
The service works in close collaboration with the State-wide Perinatal and infant Community Mental Health Advisory Group.
About Gold Coast Health
Nationally and internationally recognised location for cutting-edge medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than **** 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 byFriday, 14 August ****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:GC******HP
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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