The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Psychologist (Child and Youth 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
* Conduct child and youth focused assessments and interventions that are evidenced based
* Provide supervision for less experienced clinicians and students as negotiated
* Provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to children, young people and their family/carers
* Display clinical knowledge in child and youth mental health, to provide education programs and mental health consultation to key stakeholders
* Provision of clinical documentation and report writing skills to meet the requirements of Queensland Health CYMHS, and external agencies
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
* A 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
* 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
* Temporary full time (6 months with possibility of extension).
* Base salary ranging from $ - $ per fortnight
About Us
Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Division. The CYMHS Continuing Care Team (CCT) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast CYMHS, operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multispecialty mental health intervention to children and young people (0-18 years). CYMHS CCT is a single team operating over two sites (Robina and Southport) offering ongoing care coordination and therapeutic care for children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. CYMHS CCT works with the child, young person and their family and key stakeholders.
CYMHS endeavours to enable young people and their families to be active participants in their decision making around their care, and we promote a truly collaborative partnership between health professionals, young people and their families.
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, 11 March 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: GC
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.