CRVCID No: 745580

This is a fixed‑term, full‑time role at 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for 6 months with the possibility of extension and permanency, located in Fremantle.

Please note: For both Grade positions an MST Allowance is paid fortnightly at 11.57% of gross salary in recognition of after-normal work hours visits, and on-call obligations.

About Our Team:

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.

The Multisystemic Therapy (MST) team is a specialised, community-based service supporting young people aged 11 to 16 years and their families who are experiencing complex behavioural, emotional and mental health challenges. Our multidisciplinary clinicians work intensively with families in their homes, schools and communities to help address issues such as antisocial behaviour, school disengagement, family conflict, alcohol and other drug use, aggression, and risks relating to homelessness or out-of-home care. Using evidence-based interventions, the team partners closely with parents, caregivers, schools and other key supports to build strengths, improve family functioning and create sustainable positive change. In addition to regular home and community visits, our clinicians provide responsive support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring families have access to guidance when they need it most. At the heart of our work is a commitment to empowering families with the skills, confidence and resources needed to achieve lasting outcomes and strengthen connections within their community. 

About the Role:

Clinical Psychologist Registrar Position Profile:  As a MST Grade 1 Clinical Psychologist Registrar, you will deliver quality psychological care within our service including the provision of psychological assessments, evidence based psychological interventions and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive clinical management and intervention planning.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Delivering individual, dyadic, group, clinic and community-based therapies, including (but not limited to) cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and family therapy.
• Conducting psychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and family functioning.
• Providing consultation, advice, and training on psychological matters to colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging in professional development and supervision towards full registration.
• Maintaining client records, complying with guidelines for therapy and testing materials, and contributing to performance monitoring and improvement.

Your role will align with the WA Health Code of Conduct and CAHS's vision and values, ensuring a commitment to governance, integrity, safety, and quality in the delivery of healthcare services.

An appointee may progress to Clinical Psychologist Grade 2 upon successful completion of a Board approved supervised period of practice and gaining endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia and AHPRA.

Clinical Psychologist Position Profile:  As a MST Clinical Psychologist (Grade 2) you will deliver clinical services, provide quality psychological care within our service including the provision of psychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive clinical management and intervention planning.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Delivering individual, dyadic, group, community, and clinic-based therapies, including (but not limited to) cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and family therapy.
• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and family functioning through interviews, behavioural observations, and psychometric and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Providing consultation on psychological matters to colleagues, liaising with community agencies for client clinical management, and delivering education and training on psychological topics across disciplines.
• Participation in performance monitoring and evaluation and research of an applied clinical and evaluative nature.
• Supervision to Clinical Psychologist Registrars and trainees, ensuring compliance with the Psychologists Board of Australia (as per Board Approved Supervisor status).

Your role will align with the WA Health Code of Conduct and CAHS's vision and values, ensuring a commitment to governance, integrity, safety, and quality in the delivery of healthcare services.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. 

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• A current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• Evidence of current registration by the Psychology Board of Australia (Essential criteria 1).
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum.
• A statement addressing the following *suitability criteria:

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to provide outreach services to families in their homes, including working outside standard business hours to meet client and family needs.
• Ability to undertake community-based outreach work using government-provided vehicles.
• Demonstrated capacity to participate in a rotating on-call roster, providing after-hours support to current client families via mobile phone.
• Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of an intensive outreach service model, including availability for after-hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively manage a flexible work schedule and respond to client needs in a timely and professional manner

• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

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.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jacqueline Lim, Clinical Manager - MST South via jacqueline.lim@health.wa.gov.au or 0408 409 603 with any specific questions related to this role.

*Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role. 

Help in submitting your application:  If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

This position 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, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. 

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.