Mental Health Clinician

4 days ago

Southport Queensland, Australia Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service Full time $54,440 - $58,300 per year

Please note that this role may be filled by a Clinical Nurse as per the attached Role Description.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a/several Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Social Worker Mental Health - Acute Care Team Community) 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 the delivery of care in a variety of hospital and community settings
  • Apply professional knowledge and skills in clinical decision making under the practice supervision
  • Contribute to the clinical education of students and other less experienced staff in consultation with the support of senior clinical staff
  • Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue

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)
  • 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 and temporary part time (one Permanent full time position and one temporary part time position, 76 hrs p.f.)
  • Base salary ranging from $ $ $ per annum, $54.44 – 58.30 per hour

About Us

The Acute Care Team 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, and aims to provide a service that acknowledges an individual's strengths, abilities and is welcoming, accessible, responsive, collaborative and safe.

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 Thursday, 16 October 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: GC662852

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

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