Social Worker (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team Central)
Location
Gold Coast QLD
Benefits
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The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team Central) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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
Provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to children, young people and their family/carers including assessment, intervention, treatment planning and evaluation
Work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programs
Manage a highly complex caseload with clinical supervision and support based on the level of individual clinical experience
Contribute to the clinical education of students and other less experienced staff, in consultation and with the support of senior clinical staff
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
A tertiary degree in Social Work
Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Driver licence
Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
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
Permanent full time
Base salary ranging from $79 051 - $116 189 per annum
About Us
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service Continuing Care Team (CYMHS CCT) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Services operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multi-specialty mental health intervention to children and young people (0-18 years). CYMHS CCT is a single team offering ongoing care coordination and therapeutic intervention for children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems.
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, 15 August 2025
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: GC651399
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