Senior Clinical Psychologist - Grade 3

Location: Various (Acute CAMHS, Community CAMHS, Specialised CAMHS)
Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
This is a recruitment pool with Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part-time and Fixed Term - Full Time, and Fixed-Term Part Time opportunities available across CAMHS directorates with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency available. CAMHS are 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.
Senior Clinical Psychologist positions are available within our three CAMHS directorates and you will be asked to submit your work preferences with your application submission:
Acute CAMHS - based at Perth Children's Hospital, these specialist services provide recovery-focused programs and services for children from birth until 18 years and their families:
Paediatric Consultation Liaison – provides mental health and wellbeing support for inpatients and outpatients (and their families) who are receiving treatment for physical health issues.Eating Disorders Service – offers a range of outpatient care, day treatment, inpatient care and support groups for children, young people, and their families who are experiencing difficulties in managing their health, in relation to eating and exercise.Gender Diversity Service - The Gender Diversity Service (GDS) is a specialist outpatient service for the assessment and care of children and adolescents experiencing gender diversity issues.Community CAMHS - comprised of 10 community-based outpatient services providing specialist mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people experiencing significant mental health concerns:
North Region – Clarkson, Warwick, Hillarys, ShentonSouth Region – Peel (Mandurah), Rockingham, FremantleMultisystemic Therapy - for families with young people (11 to 16 years) experiencing serious behavioural and mental health problems.Pathways - assessment, treatment, and support for young people (6 to 12 years) with complex mental health issues.Touchstone - a day program for young people (12 to 17 years) who are struggling with self-harm behaviours and associated mental illnesses.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 current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications, and skills and demonstrates how you can meet the work-related requirements as outlined in the Job Description Form.A written statement addressing all the Essential Selection Criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages.The names and email contact details of two professional supervisory referees, one of which is a current supervisor.Role – related Questions: We encourage you to contact Zamia Pedro, Acting Consultant Clinical Psychologist • CAMHS at ****** or 08 6389 5800 with any specific questions related to these opportunities.
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Eligibility & Conditions Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
CAHS is willing to consider providing sponsorship opportunities for suitable/eligible applicants and provide some relocation assistance including temporary accommodation and airfares (if applicable).
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.
This is an open-ended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
This will be advertised intermittently over the life of the pool.The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.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 23/09/2025.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.
WA Health is 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.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision 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.
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

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