Job Description

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Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Southport QLD

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An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist/ Social Worker – Senior (Bereavement) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

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- Conduct high quality person-centred comprehensive assessment and intervention.
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- Participate in quality improvement activities and apply clinical evidence.
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- Provide high level clinical skills and consultancy that will support and strengthen grief, loss, and bereavement responses.
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- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills in grief, loss, and bereavement care.
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- Demonstrate high level communication skills.
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To be successful in this position you will require:

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- A tertiary degree in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
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- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or associated boards.
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- Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
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- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
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- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
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- Driver Licence
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- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
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- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
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- Flexible work options
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- Salary Packaging
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- Modern Facilities
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- Diverse Work Culture
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- 12.75% super
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- 17.5% leave loading
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- Permanent part time (38 hours per fortnight), temporary part time (up to six months with the possibility of extension, 38 hours per fortnight)
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- Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour
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The Specialist Palliative Care Service provides comprehensive and compassionate care to address specialist palliative care needs for consumers across Gold Coast Health as well as leading a number of statewide services and projects. A number of services are provided including community, inpatient, outpatient, inpatient consultation liaison and telehealth services.

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- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
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- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
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- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
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- Opportunity to combine skilled advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
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- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
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- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
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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.

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Job Ad reference: GC

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📌 Psychologist/Social Worker - Senior (Bereavement) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
📍 City of Gold Coast