Vacancy Reference No. 918630
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time for 12 months, with the possibility of extension(s). Part Time hours may be considered.
The Mental Health Commission is an equal opportunity employer and is an alcohol and smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. The Mental Health Commission strives to break down barriers by eliminating discrimination. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from a diverse field to apply, including indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, women, and people with disabilities.
Other Conditions: This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/default.htm
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28/02/2019.
Position Profile: The Mental Health Commission is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to the position of Clinical Psychologist. In this role you will provide specialist therapeutic service to clients of the service with acute, chronic and/or complex mental health disorders in context of drug and alcohol. You will also practice as a Clinical Psychologist and ensure practice is performed within the framework of the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics using clinical expertise.
In undertaking the role of this position, you will need to recognise that there is a commitment to focussing on the needs of the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in partnership for better mental health outcomes.
Area Profile: The Mental Health Commission was established in 2010. To strengthen and better integrate the State’s network of services relating to the prevention, treatment, professional education and training and research activities in the drug and alcohol and mental health sectors, the Drug and Alcohol Office amalgamated with the Mental Health Commission in July 2015. The new Commission enables the utilisation of both entities strengths and capabilities to enhance and excel in the delivery of mental health and drug and alcohol services across the state.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Laing on 08 9219 1919.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 1300 367 894 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online. (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants).
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
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