Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker - Senior (Acute Care Team)Provide high level independent mental health services including a high level of assessment, collaborative treatment planning and case management or case collaboration for difficult to engage and/or high risk patients with severe and complex mental health problems, and their carers/families, beyond routine day to day presentations.Please note: this role may be filled by a Clinical Nurse Consultant as per attached Role Description.The RoleAn opportunity has become available for an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker - Senior (Acute Care Team) 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 willProvide high level clinical leadership and advocacy for the mental health needs of service consumers and their carersProvide high level expertise of comprehensive and flexible mental health service in a specialised area of clinical practiceApply independent professional judgement, based on valid and reliable evidenceContribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocolsAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Possession of a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social WorkAHPRA Registration (Occupational Therapist/Psychologist only)Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)Permanent full time, permanent part timeBase salary ranging from $132,562 - $143,924 per annum, $66.85 - $72.58 per hourAbout UsThe Acute Care Treatment Team (ACT) provide 24 hour, 7 day a week specialist mental health care service. This team's role is to be the first point of contact for the GCHHS Mental Health Service to provide education, support, information, advice and referral. ACT is a mobile assertive outreach crisis response team that offers a range of short-term options tailored to meet individual needs in the community which may also include acute care in the immediate post discharge phase of an inpatient admission.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 21 November 2024Gold 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: GC601835Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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