About Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) - Intellectual Disability and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (IDND-CLP)

The CYMHS IDND-CLP service provides evidence-based specialist healthcare to young people with complex mental health concerns comorbid with neurodevelopmental conditions including intellectual disability, autism, or congenital neurodevelopment conditions who present with moderate to severe emotional and behavioural difficulties.

About Your New Role

This newly created advanced practice role offers autonomy and leadership within a high-performing multidisciplinary team. You'll provide expert-level psychological assessment and brief interventions while actively collaborating with child development services, inpatient teams, and community partners. You will take ownership of key projects, contribute to service improvement, and lead education, training, and research initiatives that shape contemporary care. The role offers outpatient clinic opportunities and direct involvement with statewide networks, plus the chance to join a newly formed group of psychology seniors with representation at leadership forums.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level, specialised psychological, neuropsychological and developmental services
• Provide clinical leadership, high level consultation and expert counsel
• Manage a dual diagnosis Outpatient Clinic specialising in psychological and neuropsychological assessment
• Apply advanced interpersonal skills including negotiation, advocacy and conflict management

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary degree in Psychology
• AHPRA Registration
• A postgraduate qualification within a relevant specialty will be highly regarded
• 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 of working with Gold Coast Health

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super + Salary Packaging
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (53.2 hours p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $73.12 - $76.30 per hour

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 Friday, 22 August 2025

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Make the move to the Gold Coast and enjoy a fulfilling career in a stunning location!

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: GC652244

For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.