CRVCID No. 752724

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2027.

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.

We currently have the following positions available:

• 4x Permanent Full-Time positions (1.0 FTE) at ICAMHS South (Peel and Rockingham). Part-time hours may also be considered.
• 2x Permanent Full-Time positions (1.0 FTE) at ICAMHS East (Armadale). Part-time hours may also be considered.
• 1x Permanent Part-Time position (0.5 FTE) at ICAMHS North (Hillarys).
• 1x Fixed Term Full-Time position (1.0FTE) at CAMHS Inpatient and Hospital in the Home Service. Part-Time hours may also be considered.

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.

About the Role:

CAMHS are seeking to appoint board-approved Clinical Psychologist Registrars who can provide clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service to infants, children, young people, and their families within a multidisciplinary and professional team context, under the supervision of a Board approved clinical psychologist.

As a Clinical Psychologist Registrar at CAMHS, 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, community, and hospital-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.

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 Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and Clinical Psychology Registrar status with the Psychology Board of Australia. (Essential Criteria 1).
  • New graduates are welcome to apply while their AHPRA registration is pending. As this is a pool recruitment process, you will not be appointed until your registration is confirmed.
• A statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria 2 to 6, including relevant examples, limited to a maximum of three pages.
• 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 Carolyn Parker - Service Manager - Continuing Treatment via carolyn.parker@health.wa.gov.au 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 technical 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 valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 

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

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 30/06/2027.

Other Conditions: 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.