Join a collaborative multi-disciplined team of professionals who support each other’s growth and wellbeing.
VCID No. 864862
Position Profile and Role:
We are seeking two Senior Mental Health Professionals to join the multi-disciplinary Eating Disorders Service Team at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service based at Perth Children’s Hospital.
The Senior Mental Health Professionals 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.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, 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.
CAMHS believe that working together yields the best results. Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes psychiatrists, speech 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.
Eating Disorder Service
The Western Australian CAMHS Eating Disorders Service (EDS) is a specialized state-wide service for the assessment and treatment of young people with eating disorders, and their families.
The EDS is implementing a reform agenda and looking for passionate staff to contribute. Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, state-wide team that helps children and young people from across Western Australia recover from acute eating disorders. Working in the EDS provides opportunities to work in outpatient, day program, inpatient and group settings and to develop expertise in the field of eating disorders through training, supervision and a supportive team environment.
Employee Benefits
CAHS offer a number of employee benefits including:
- Salary packaging including 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 work culture
- Staff wellbeing focus
Information
We encourage you to contact Alex Nicol, Service Manager EDS on 08 6456 0201.
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 selection criteria as per the Job Description Form.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- Evidence of Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology 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
- The names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor.
Covering your relocation costs
We offer generous initiatives to support international and interstate recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages if you chose to move to Western Australia which include travel exemptions and financial incentives for eligible international and interstate applicants to cover flight and relocation costs.
CAHS is willing to consider providing visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants.
Please see the attached Relocation Incentives FAQ for further information.
Eligibility & Conditions
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/03/2025.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
