AddressJob reference: 865521
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) - Mount Gambier 5290
- Salary
- Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $86,950 to $100,729
- Employment Full time - Term Contract (temporary up to 30 June 2025)
About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the CAMHS - Mount Gambier team as a Clinical Psychologist, where you will be responsible for:
- A direct clinical case load.
- Demonstrating competency in a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions.
- Implement evidenced-based individual, family and/or other group therapies and other specific programs using a range of models and skills as a single practitioner and/or as part of a multidisciplinary approach.
- Act as a consultant and resource person to CAMHS, other agencies and the community.
- Promote access and equity of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Appropriate degree (Clinical) or equivalent qualification which recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia + hold a 2-year Master within Psychology.
- Clinical experience in the treatment and management of complex child and adolescent mental health issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical work within psychology, including group or family work.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with other professionals, facilitate group functions and work as a team member.
- Ability to work with a high degree of responsibility with limited supervision and direction.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
About Us
The Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:
- specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
- state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
- community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
- specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.
Why Mount Gambier, South Australia?
Geological wonders abound in Mount Gambier, the heart of the Limestone Coast and second largest town in South Australia. Mount Gambier is situated between Melbourne and Adelaide and achieves the perfect balance between the vibrant lifestyle of a big city and comforts of a small-town.
Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
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Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current resume/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Palma Edmonds, Clinical Coordinator, *************@sa.gov.au, 83913922
Application Closing Date: Monday 3 June 2024 - 11:55pm
Useful Links
AHP2 - Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS - Role description - 865521.pdf
Application Instructions
You will be required to submit a 2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role, a current resume/curriculum vitae and responses to the questions contained within the application
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
