Vacancy Reference
No. 729558
This is a Fixed Term
Full Time appointment for twelve (12) months at 76 hours per
fortnight with the possibility of extension(s) or
permanency.
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
Eating Disorders Service:
The Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides comprehensive mental health
services to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years
following a holistic and patient-centered approach.
Our Eating Disorders
Services (EDS) provide assessment, consultation and treatment
services for young people who present with symptoms of an eating
disorder, and their families. We provide inpatient in reach, and
outpatient intervention through various models of care including
family-based therapy and parent focused education and support. EDS
offers nursing medical clinics, outpatient day programs, and
consultation liaison with CAMHS clinics across the state. Our
robust research program is a key component to continuous
improvement of our services, together with consumer
engagement.
Our diverse,
multi-disciplinary team includes clinical psychology, dietetics,
social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing,
education, peer support, medical and psychiatry teams, and liaises
with private and public sector youth and adult health providers.
Our state-wide service includes support for regionally based
patients through provision of telehealth, and our partnership with
regional CAMHS and WA Country Health Service (WACHS)
clinics.
About
the Role:
CAMHS is seeking to appoint
board-approved Senior Clinical Psychologists who can provide an
advanced clinical psychological service to infants, children, young
people, and their families as well as consultation, education, and
supervision, on complex mental health/psychological disorders
within a multidisciplinary and professional team
context.
As a Senior Clinical
Psychologist at CAMHS, you will provide expert clinical psychology
assessment and intervention services for complex mental health
disorders in children and adolescents, contribute to
multidisciplinary teams with a high level of expertise, and
maintain a strong awareness of current clinical practice and
research.
Some of your
key accountabilities will include:
- Provision of a high
level of clinical expertise at both systems and individual
level relating to complex mental health/psychological
disorders.
- Expert consultation
regarding services and/or policies and procedures, with other
clinical psychologists and with internal and external
stakeholders.
- Coordination and
implementation of advanced treatment protocols or assessment
procedures relating to complex mental health/psychological
disorders and disseminating to other health
professionals.
- Provision of training
and supervision at a highly advanced level for students,
registrars, clinical psychologists and/or other health
professionals.
- Implementation of
training programs for clinical psychologists and/or other
professionals. And psychological research and/or evaluation
including the areas of complex mental health/psychological
disorders in children and adolescents.
Your role will align with
the WA Health Code of Conduct and CAHS's vision and values,
ensuring a commitment to governance, integrity, safety, and quality
in the delivery of healthcare 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 copy
of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience.
- Evidence
of Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and
eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical
Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia
(Essential Criteria 1).
- A
written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3,
4, 5, 8 and 9 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 Ming Thomson,
Service Manager – Eating Disorder Service on 08 6456 9778 or
via ming.thomson@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.
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.
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.
