CRVCID No.
714671
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 full time,
permanent part time or fixed term full time, 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.
Ward 5A,
located at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll Ward,
located at Hollywood, is an acute mental health inpatient
facility authorised under the WA Mental Health Act (2014). It
provides 24/7 therapeutic care for children and adolescents up
to 16 years old who require acute psychiatric support, whether
admitted voluntarily or involuntarily when less restrictive
care options are not suitable.
As the
state-wide CAMHS Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward
offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic
environment. The multidisciplinary team works closely with
families and carers to deliver comprehensive diagnostic
assessments, tailored therapeutic programs, and
recovery-oriented management.
Operating
within a secure setting, the unit runs a seven-day program that
includes short-term assessments, brief interventions, and group
therapies designed to meet individual needs. The service is
patient- and family-centred, with a strong focus on recovery
and collaboration.
About the Role:
In this
role, you will provide high quality Occupational Therapy
services to children and adolescents admitted to the CAMHS
Inpatient service, supporting recovery, participation and
wellbeing under the guidance of senior clinicians. Working as
part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to
assessment, intervention, treatment planning and discharge
planning.
You will
manage an allocated caseload, apply evidence-based practice and
utilise NOCC outcome measures to inform clinical reasoning.
Accurate and timely documentation will be maintained in line
with WA Health, CAHS and professional standards.
You will
actively contribute to service development and quality
improvement initiatives, participate in clinical meetings, and
foster a positive, collaborative team culture. The role
requires a commitment to ongoing professional development,
clinical supervision and reflective practice, and provides
opportunities to support and mentor Occupational Therapy
students.
You will
ensure all practice aligns with the Occupational Therapy Board
of Australia’s Code of Conduct and comply with relevant public
sector legislation, policies and organisational
requirements.
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 copy of
your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience.
• Evidence
of your tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and
eligibility for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board
of Australia. (Essential Criteria 1).
- Occupational
Therapy Board of Australia - Overseas qualified
practitioners
- Applicants with an international occupational
therapy qualification must upload documentation confirming
formal endorsement of their qualifications by the Occupational
Therapy Board of Australia, advising that they are eligible
for registration. Alternatively, evidence of eligibility
or current full registration by the Occupational Therapy Board
of Australia must be provided.
• A written
statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4 and
5 per the Job Description Form,
including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages
maximum.
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
Gemma Warrington – A/Coordinator Occupational Therapy –
Ward 5A on gemma.warrington@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).
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
fixed-term vacancies, 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.
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.
