Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Adolescent Day Program)

*The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Adolescent Day Program) 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, 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 multidisciplinary team, that support the continuum of care for consumers and families

Deliver high level specialised clinical advice and reports, and work collaboratively with team members and other relevant agencies to provide multidisciplinary assessment and intervention for Mental Health Specialist Services consumers

Provide clinical supervision and continuously develop and support staff and students within your profession and/or specialty area or as delegated

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

A tertiary degree in Psychology

AHPRA Registration

While not mandatory, possession of post-graduate qualifications (e.g. Masters Degree, DPsych, PhD) from a relevant accredited psychology training programme or equivalent would be well regarded.

Driver Licence

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19

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% s super

17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent full time

Base salary ranging from $ $ per annum

About Us

The Adolescent Day Program is part of the state-wide Child and Youth Mental Health Service continuum of care providing specialist, multidisciplinary assessment and integrated treatment for adolescents with severe, persistent mental illnesses which results in severe psychosocial impairment. The Adolescent Day Program operates on the premise that young people can and do recover from mental illness. Based in Robina.

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, 4 September 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: GC

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