About the role

Gold Coast Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Psychologist on casual basis. You will play a key role within a supportive Allied Health team and medical team ensuring a high level of patient care to inpatients and outpatients.

The successful candidate must have experience in providing individual therapy, facilitating psychoeducational groups for inpatients and day patients, and will be expected to participate in group meetings and supervision/review sessions.

You will be expected to work effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of innovative programs. Advanced qualifications and expertise in a particular therapeutic model are welcomed.

Rostered hours will vary according to the needs of the service. Work hours flexibility can be offered around applicants' other commitments, such as private practice commitments and/ or school hours etc. There is the possibility of future permanent part time role for the right candidate.

About us

Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 339-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.

With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.

Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare

As a Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

· Provide psychological assessment and treatment using a brief interventions model

· Have strong risk assessment and safety planning skills

· Work collaboratively with admitting doctors, Allied Health clinicians and Nursing Staff

Essential criteria

· Current registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA

· Endorsement as either Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychologist or Neuropsychologist

· Minimum 2 years clinical experience post qualification

· Clinical skills and knowledge to manage acute hospital adult inpatients (medical, surgical & maternity) and rehabilitation inpatients and outpatients

· Ability to function autonomously and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team

· Demonstrated competence in a wide range of psychological assessments and evidence-based treatments

· Excellent verbal and written communication and organisational skills

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits:

- Supported onboarding and orientation program

- EAP Services

- HP3 position with salary range $40.61 to $56.88 hourly rate (dependant on experience) PLUS 25% casual loading

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out [email protected]

Applications close: 30th May 2025

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.