This role provides contemporary, recovery-oriented psychology services to young adult, adolescent and children consumers, and their families/carers experiencing complex mental ill health, including comorbid alcohol and drug concerns and other dual diagnosis issues including complex behaviours, within a mental health multidisciplinary team, through the application of evidence based treatment that is informed by clinical supervision and education.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for aPsychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Wattle 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
Provide high level clinical psychology services including psychological assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to assist consumers
Demonstrate developed knowledge and clinical skill providing intensive, developmentally-appropriate, consumer-centred, mental health interventions and ongoing assessments for consumers who require high intensity services
Utilise independent clinical reasoning and professional judgement requiring minimum supervision in the selection of appropriate psychometric measures and preparation of psychological reports and treatment recommendations
Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocols, for both the discipline and the multi-disciplinary team, that support the continuum of care for consumers and families
About you




To be successful in this position you will require:
A tertiary degree in Psychology
AHPRA Registration
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 recent employees (GCH will cover cost)
Perks
Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
*****% super
17.5% leave loading
Salary
Temporary full time (8 months, with the possibility of extension)
Base salary ranging from $******* - $******* per fortnight
About Us
The Service provides integrated evidence based psychological services to consumers of the Child and Youth Mental Health Services Inpatient Unit in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
This will be achieved within recognised guidelines and frameworks and through the application of evidence-based practice principles for clinical education, leadership, and portfolio management.




The Wattle Unit provides 24-hour care for children and adolescents who are experiencing severe emotional or behavioural disturbances and is located at G Block Robina Hospital.
Consumers are admitted to the 8-bed unit for the treatment of acute mental illnesses, comprehensive assessments or for planned psychotherapy.
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 **** 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 qualified 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 byTuesday, 28 July ****
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******
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

📌 Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Wattle Inpatient Unit) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Gold Coast