Psychologist - Senior (Older Persons Mental Health Community)

Queensland Government

  • Gold Coast, QLD
  • $64.64-69.55 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 4 hours ago
Provide contemporary, recovery-oriented psychology services to consumers aged 65 years (>55 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons) who have a severe and complex mental illness, which is complicated by problems related to ageing. These consumers are experiencing complex mental ill health, including comorbid alcohol and drug concerns and other dual diagnosis issues including complex behaviours, within acute mental health multidisciplinary team, working across multiple clinical areas.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/GC658458
Closing date 01-Oct-2025
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Contact person Kyle Douglas
Contact details (07) 5637 7000
Access theThe RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Older Persons Mental Health Community) 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 will
  • Deliver high level clinical services in accordance with professional standards including the Australia Psychologist Society Code of Ethics
  • Provide high level clinical psychology services including psychological assessment, complex case formulation, and clinical interventions that support in the care of case managed consumers
  • Manage a case load of consumers to access outpatient psychotherapy or other psychological care including consultancy service for treating teams relating to older people with challenging behaviours
  • Utilise independent clinical reasoning and professional judgement requiring minimum supervision in the selection of appropriate psychological treatments, psychometric measures and preparation of psychological reports and high-level recommendation.
About youTo be successful in this position you will require:
  • A tertiary degree in Psychology
  • AHPRA Registration
  • 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 part time (45.6 hrs p.f)
  • Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour
About UsMental Health and Specialist Services provide integrated hospital and community specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age-spectrum. Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery orientedThe Older Persons Mental Health Community Team service provides specialised, community-based multi-disciplinary services, including mental health assessment and treatment, for adults over the age of 65 years (
55 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons) who have a severe and complex mental illness, which is complicated by problems related to ageing.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 ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 1 October 2025Gold 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: GC658458Please 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 and .***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsRole DescriptionJob search
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