CRVCID No.
724974
This is a Permanent
Full Time appointment.
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. 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.
The CAMHS
Eating Disorders Service (EDS) is a specialised state-wide
service providing assessment, consultation and treatment for young
people who present with symptoms of an eating disorder, and their
families. Our multi-disciplinary team provide inpatient in-reach
and outpatient intervention through various models of care
including Family Based Therapy (FBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy –
Eating Disorders (CBT-E), Adolescent Focused Therapy (AFT) and
Multi Family Therapy (MFT). The service also provides multi-modal
parent focused education and support. The EDS offers an outpatient
day program, and state-wide consultation liaison with other CAMHS
clinics.
Our
multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes
psychiatrists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists,
dietitians, social workers, and clinical nurses. We prioritise
knowledge sharing, and opportunities to work collaboratively and
learn with and from other disciplines, and we believe in lifting
each other up - as a team we support each other in terms of
professional growth and development, wellbeing, and job
satisfaction. Our consumer engagement and research program are key
components of our continuous commitment to ongoing improvement of
our services. The EDS is implementing a reform agenda and looking
for passionate staff to contribute.
About
the Role:
As a
Dietitian, you will support young people with
eating disorders and their families through evidence-based
outpatient therapy, group therapy, meal support and other clinical
services as required. The Dietitian provides clinical services
related to eating disorders to EDS outpatients, day and group
programs, and in-reach to the PCH wards. They participate in
development of the role of dietetics within the EDS through quality
improvement, and clinical practice with clients and families,
participation in research activities.
Your
primary responsibilities will include:
- Provide
evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to patients in
designated areas
- Providing evidence-based
family, individual and group therapy for eating
disorders.
- Actively
participating in interdisciplinary case conferences and
clinical team meetings.
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.
- A
written statement
addressing EssentialCriteria 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 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
Melissa Smart A/Service Manager (EDS) via melissa.smart@health.wa.gov.au
or 08 6456 4869 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.
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.
