CRVCID No.
715398
This is for a
Permanent Full-Time role at 1.0 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 or Fixed term, Full time or Part time opportunities with
the possibility of extension(s) 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:
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.
How
to apply
We welcome your application
via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your
application should include one of the
following:
- Evidence of tertiary
qualification in Social Work and eligible for
full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
(Essential Criteria 1)
OR
- Evidence of tertiary
qualification in Psychology and eligible for
registration by the Psychology Board of Australia
(Essential Criteria 1)
Your application should also
include:
- A current
resume outlining your most recent and relevant
work experience and cover
letter summarises your experience and how you can
meet the position requirements.
- A statement addressing
Essential Selection Criteria 2 to
7, 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.
Role related
questions: We encourage you to contact Mark
Porter, MST Program Manager on 0408 743
150 or via mark.porter@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 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.
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.
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.
