CRVCID
712765
This is for a permanent part
time role at 0.6 FTE (Full Time Equivalent).
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it
may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during
this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at
CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be permanent part time or fixed
term part time opportunities with the possibility of extension
and/or permanency.
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:
As a
Senior Speech Pathologist in ICAMHS East you will
apply advanced skills in speech pathology to provide assessment,
consultation and intervention for children and adolescents
presenting to CAMHS with language and communication
disorders.
You will work closely with a
supportive, experienced, and welcoming multi-disciplinary team of
mental health and allied health professionals. You will have a
diverse role that includes:
• Individual
assessment
•
Providing feedback and support to caregivers and
families
•
Consultation and clinical guidance regarding communication
disorders for other team members
•
Consulting with schools and other community
stakeholders
•
Implementing individual and group interventions
This role may include
occasional travel to other clinics within the ICAMHS Area
East.
You will also have access to
individual profession-specific clinical supervision, and termly
opportunities for education and networking with the Speech
Pathologists in other CAMHS 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 which summarises
your experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
• A
statement addressing the 1, 2, 3 and 5 Essential Selection
Criteria, including relevant examples, limited to a
maximum of 2-3 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.
Role related
questions: We encourage you to contact, Bobbie
Kavanagh, Professional Lead Speech Pathology at 08 6389
5800, or bobbie.kavanagh@health.wa.gov.au with any specific
questions related to this 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 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.
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 Psychiatric Inpatient In-Reach Team (PPIRT), 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.
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.
