Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist - Senior (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

• Contribute to the development of clinical practice procedures and protocols, for both the discipline and the multi-disciplinary team, that support the continuum of care for Continuing Care Team
• Provide supervision, training and support in a specialist area to staff, and provide training and supervision to students as delegated by the Professional Discipline Director
• Apply independent professional judgement, based on valid and reliable evidence, and apply relevant legislation, guidelines and standards, to a complex caseload
• Develop, implement and evaluate quality improvement activities within Continuing Care Team in professional and mental health practice to continually improve care for patients

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Psychology
• AHPRA Registration
• 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
• Driver Licence
• 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
• Base salary ranging from $128, 169 - $137, 918 per annum

About Us

The Continuing Care Team (CCT) 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. The CCT aims to provide a service that acknowledges an individual's strengths and abilities, and is welcoming, accessible, responsive, collaborative and safe.
The CCT operates Monday to Friday, 08:30 am to 05:00 pm, across variety of settings within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS).

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 Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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: GC683991
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.