Vacancy Reference No. 919485
This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment 12 months at 37.5 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension.
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:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the Mental Health Commission. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: This role performs a clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service to individuals, groups, couples, families, other professionals and organisational system within a multidisciplinary and professional team context. This role also provides supervision to clinical psychology registrars/ trainees.
In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant 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 (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Suzanne Helfgott on 08 9219 1844.
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 (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicant.
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.
To apply for this vacancy now, please click here. (or apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
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