Senior Health Professional Mental Health Child & Adolescent Location: Perth
Unit/Division: Central Office -> MHCO Virtual ICAMHS
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Mental Health Central Office (MHCO) are seeking suitably experienced health professionals to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team. This vacancy is for Permanent appointment at various hours per fortnight.
We currently have 2.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) available. Position Profile: Senior Mental Health Professionals are responsible for providing a timely and specialised clinical mental health service to children and adolescents in community, emergency department and inpatient settings.
Services may be in person or provided using audio-visual and telephone modalities.
The SMHP will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide therapeutic or crisis intervention to children and adolescents (0-18 years), including their families and carers.
You will be working closely with the seven regional CAMHS services across WACHS to coordinate and facilitate timely, responsive and accessible care to our communities.
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).
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.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Working With Children Check.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services, and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.Flexible working arrangements.Flexible leave arrangements.Other professional and location based allowances.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Beverley Robison on 0421 647 877. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Key Words: Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Nursing
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