CRVCID No.
725005
This is a Permanent Full
Time appointment
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 specialized 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,
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
Senior Mental Health Professional, 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.
Your
primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing evidence-based
family, individual and group therapy for eating
disorders.
- Providing crisis
intervention, treatment and referral to individuals, families,
and the community.
- Actively
participating in interdisciplinary case conferences and
clinical team meetings.
- Providing support,
information, training and education for team members and staff
from other agencies regarding care and management of clients
regarding mental health and/or child sexual abuse. Initiate and
develop links with relevant community agencies. Initiate and
participate in the review and development of allocated service
areas.
- Participating in ongoing
evaluation of clinical practice, quality, management programs
and quality improvement activities.
- Contributing to the
development of mental health services which are responsive to
community needs and priorities by participating in planning,
implementation and evaluation processes including the provision
of statistical returns, submissions, and analysis of
data.
Employee
Benefits
CAHS offer a
number of employee benefits including:
- Salary
packagingincluding car leasing, superannuation, laptop
computers, general living expenses, mortgage, and several other
options.
- Flexible
leave arrangements and benefits.
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave.
- Values
based workplace culture.
- Staff
wellbeing focus.
Role-related
Questions:
We encourage
you to contact Melissa Smart A/Service Manager
(EDS) at 08 6456 4869 or melissa.smart@health.wa.gov.au
with any specific questions related to this role.
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
covering letter outlining your suitability for the
position.
- A
statement addressing the essential selection
criteria as per the Job Description
Form in no more than 3 pages.
- A copy
of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience in relation to the work-related requirements as
outlined in the Job Description Form.
- Evidence
of Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Nursing
and eligible for registration with the relevant Board, or
tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for full
membership of the Australian Association of Social
workers.
- Provide
the names and email contact details of two professional
referees: one of which is your current line manager or your
previous line manager (within the last 2 years).
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: Australian citizenship
or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants
to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To
be eligible for a fixed term and/or casual contract, you must
provide evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia
for the period of the contract. Visa sponsorship for eligible
international applicants that meet immigration requirements may
also be considered.
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.
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 Consultation Liaison, 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.
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
Lodgment 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.
