CRVCID 711795
This is a recruitment pool with Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities available across CAMHS directorates with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency available.
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. 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. How to Apply We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: • A current resume and cover letter 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. • Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, they should be a current or previous (within the last 2 years) Line Manager. Please note we do not accept colleagues as a professional reference. Role – related Questions: We encourage you to contact Zamia Pedro - A/ Consultant Clinical Psychologist CAMHS, Professional Lead via zamia.pedro@health.wa.gov.au or 08 6389 5800 with any specific questions related to these opportunities.
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 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
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. 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 31/08/2027. 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. 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. 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.
