Please note: This role can also be filled by a Clinical Nurse as per the attached Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker - Senior (Mental Health - Transitional Recovery Service - Capstone Coordinator) 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

• Provide efficient, responsive and recovery-orientated mental health care in a variety of hospital and community settings
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocols, for both the discipline and the multi-disciplinary team
• Supervise, continuously develop and support staff and students within your specialty area or as delegated
• Manage a portfolio in a specialist area of interest and complete specific responsibilities relevant to the portfolio consistent with skill level and level of practice

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/Psychologist only)
• Eligibilty 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, 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

• Temporary part time (Up to June 2025 with the possibility of extension, 38 hrs p.f)
• Base salary ranging from $66.85 - $72.58 per hour

About Us

The Transitional Recovery Service is a community based model of service that was developed utilising the skills of both Richmond Fellowship Queensland and the Gold Coast Health Mental Health and Specialist Services. The model comprises of two programs of care: Intensive Residential Treatment and Support and the Capstone Program, which interfaces with other funded community support services.

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, 22 May 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: GC563767

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