This is a Fixed Term Full
Time appointment for six (6) months, with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
Aboriginality is a
genuine occupational requirement of this position under Section 50D
of the WA Equal Opportunity Act.
CRVCID No.
656400
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.
CAHS helps children grow and
thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join
our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical
upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of
all levels.
About
the Role:
We are seeking an
experienced, passionate and friendly person to join our
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Programme.
Reporting to the MST Team
Clinical Manager, you will provide a community-based MST assessment
of clients including implementing problem conceptualisation,
treatment, planning, intervention, outcome and strategy review for
clients.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Maintain
a caseload of clients providing a comprehensive and flexible
community-based clinical service in accordance with the
principles and processes of the MST Programme.
- Provide
services to other staff of the MST Programme in regard to
Aboriginal clients.
- Provide
services to clients including out of hours in accordance with
approved policies.
- Conduct
community-based MST assessment of clients.
Pursuant of Section
50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this
position must be of Aboriginal descent.
How
to apply
We welcome your application
via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this
page. Your application must contain the following:
Your ability to meet the
work related requirements will be assessed throughout the
recruitment process. For your written application please provide
the following:
- a
statement addressing the selection criteria.
- a
current resume which summarises your experience and how you are
able to meet the position requirements.
- 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.
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. 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.
For Further
Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact
Anita Maketic, North MST Clinical
Manager via anita.maketic@health.wa.gov.au
or 0429 006 208.
Selection
Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description
Form.
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.
Eligibility:
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).
Pursuant of
Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the
occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal
descent.
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
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff
in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may
also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour.
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
health service. 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.
About our CAMHS
Directorates
-
Community CAMHS– Community CAMHS
offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary
intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18
years.
-
Specialist Services and Day
Programs– The Specialist Services and Day
Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity
Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and
Touchstone. These programs support children and young people
who have complex mental health needs.
-
Acute CAMHS– Acute CAMHS, based at
Perth Children’s Hospital has a mental health inpatient
unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Consultation Liaison, Eating
Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.
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.
For
Assistance including any adjustment needed
to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries –
please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team
(START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.
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.
