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Mental Health Clinician (Mental Health - Acute Care Team)
Southport
You will be joining a team of experienced and highly skilled clinicians who provide expert community-based clinical care to consumers who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness.
The team takes pride in delivering great quality care to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes for our consumer cohort.
Enjoy a sea change to the beautiful Gold Coast, offering lifestyle and work-life balance.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Mental Health Clinicians |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC683876HP |
| Closing date | 19-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months, with the possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Anna Newton |
| Contact details | (07) 5687 9600 Access the National Relay Service |
Ad Template
Please note that this role may be filled by a Clinical Nurse as per the attached Role Description
About Your New Role
You will commence each shift with a morning or afternoon huddle, where the multidisciplinary team comes together to discuss operational priorities, workload allocation, and the shift ahead. Your daily schedule will typically include a combination of home visits, telehealth appointments, and/or clinic-based reviews, with consumers having been appropriately triaged and risk assessed prior to engagement. You will have dedicated time to review relevant clinical documentation and prepare for appointments. You will work collaboratively with consumers from diverse backgrounds who may be experiencing a range of acute mental health crises, psychosocial stressors, or periods of deterioration.
The team environment is highly supportive, with access to experienced senior clinicians acting as shift coordinators to provide guidance with complex presentations, risk management, and operational or scheduling matters. Team Leads are accessible across morning and late weekday shifts, and there are regular opportunities to participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and in-service development, with protected time allocated to support ongoing learning and professional growth.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work within a motivated multidisciplinary team
- Provide short term care for consumers experiencing acute mental health concerns in a community and clinic setting
- Assess mental state and clinical risk and plan/provide associated clinical interventions
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent/A tertiary degree in, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work
- Current Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (Occupational Therapy, Psychologist only)
- Eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (Social Worker only)
- Relevant Post Graduate Qualification for Nurse Applicants (unless UK trained) highly desirable
- A minimum of 2-years of recent post-graduate clinical experience in public sector mental health care
- 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's Licence
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health
- Flexible work options on offer to support a work life balance
- Penalty shifts allowances/overtime benefits
- Access to a balanced mix of day and late shifts, operating between the hours of 7:30am and 10pm across a 7-day week
- Career Development
- Diverse Work Culture
- 12.75% super +17.5% leave loading + Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary
- Temporary full time and temporary part time (64 - 76 hrs p.f)
- Base salary ranging from $4 368.80 - $4 678.10 per fortnight, $57.48 - $61.55 per hour
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- 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
- 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, 19 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: JAR number GC683876
For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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