Mental Health Clinician

7 hours ago


Southport Queensland, Australia Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service Full time $132,562 - $143,924 per year

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

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker - Senior (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) to join Gold 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 efficient and responsive mental health assessment and management at a high level
  • Lead quality activities and/or research to improve clinical practice and multidisciplinary services
  • Manage a portfolio in a specialist area of interest and complete specific responsibilities
  • Implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, occupational health and safety policies

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

  • A tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work (or equivalent)
  • AHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist and Psychologist only)
  • Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
  • 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

Salary

  • Permanent full time.
  • Base salary ranging from $132,562 - $143,924 per annum

About Us

The Acute Care Team (ACT) is a specialised mental health service that seeks to deliver care and support, that respects the individual's rights, preserves their dignity, and promotes recovery and inclusion. The ACT aims to provide a service that acknowledges an individual's strengths and abilities, and is welcoming, accessible, responsive, collaborative and safe. The team's role is to be the first point of contact for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Mental Health Service to provide education, support, information, advice and referral.

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 Monday, 17 November 2025

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: GC667556HP

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



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