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This is a permanent full-time position. Part time work arrangements may be considered. 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 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, 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:As the Senior Dietitian for the Eating Disorders Service, you will provide advanced Dietetic services to young people and their families, supervise P1 Dietetic staff, and act as a clinical consultant and resource in relation to eating disorders to other health professionals.
What you will bring:Considerable clinical dietetics experience and knowledge of eating disorders and associated issuesDemonstrated ability to apply evidence-based dietetic knowledge to patient managementHighly developed communication, negotiation and liaison skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teamsEffective leadership skills and ability to supervise and support Dietetic staff and studentsDemonstrated ability to initiate and conduct relevant clinical quality improvement projects in line with departmental outcomesTertiary qualification in Dietetics and eligibility for full membership of the Dietitian's Association of Australia How to ApplyWe welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
A statement addressing Essential Criteria 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum. A font size of Arial 12 is preferred (using the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Method).Your current CV outlining your qualifications and relevant work experience.Evidence of eligibility for registration and tertiary qualification in Dietetics (Essential Criteria 1)Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees who should be your current or previous (within the last 2 years) direct Line Manager. Please note that colleagues will not be accepted as a professional reference.Role related questions:We encourage you to contact Desley Davies, A/ Service Manager, at ****** or by phone at 08 6456 0201, 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:Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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 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.
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 DirectoratesCommunity CAMHS – Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years who present with severe and complex mental health concerns.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. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
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 Assistanceincluding any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ******
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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