Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health- Hospital in the Home), Queensland Health

The purpose of this role within the Mental Health Hospital in the Home (HITH) Program is to apply high level Psychology clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of consumers experiencing and affected by serious mental health issues and challenges across the Gold Coast to promote, maintain and improve their mental health and recovery, psychological capacity and quality of life. Based in Southport.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Hospital in the Home) 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

• Exercise independent professional clinical judgement in providing Psychology clinical services of a complex nature.
• Actively participate in coordinated evidence-based practice initiatives within the wider Psychology team and multi-disciplinary team.
• Utilise high level communication and interpersonal skills to achieve optimal patient and service delivery outcomes.
• Provide education, direction, and supervision to Psychology students.

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A tertiary degree in Psychology
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• 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) 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

Salary

• Permanent part time
• Base salary ranging from $ $69.55 per hour

About Us

Hospital in the Home provides an alternative to an inpatient hospital admission, which allows Mental Health and Specialist Services to offer a more person-centred option to voluntary admission for mental health consumers. HITH acts as a step between inpatient hospital admission and community care where the intensity and type of care provided in an admitted service is offered but allows for greater flexibility to meet the patient's preferences and facilitates maintenance of supports and links within the community. Based in Southport.

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 Friday, 3 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: GC659292

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