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We are looking for an experienced Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Rockingham General Hospital, within the Consultation Liaison Program.
The successful candidate will provide clinical psychology services to patients referred to the Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service. Working within a multidisciplinary and professional team context you will provide clinical, consultant, educational and research psychology service with individuals, couples, families, groups, other professionals and organisation systems.
Relocation Costs
We offer generous initiatives to support interstate recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages if you chose to move to Western Australia which include financial incentives for eligible interstate applicants to cover flight and relocation costs.
Please see the Relocation Incentives FAQ for further information.
About Directorate
PaRK Mental Health is a community mental health service for adults and older adults who are based in Rockingham and Peel. We provide a comprehensive range of services and programs for individuals, families and groups which include:
- mental health assessment, treatment and ongoing care planning
- support and education for families and carers
- support, consultation and education to general practitioners, community agencies and general hospitals
- mental health rehabilitation programs, including Intensive Day Therapy.
- evidenced based clinical psychological individual and group interventions such as DBT; CBT; CBT for Psychosis, Schema Focused therapy; EMDR.
To find out more about the benefits of working for South Metro Health Service and our services please click here.
To discuss role and further job-related information
Please contact Teresa Stevenson, Coordinator Clinical Psychology at ***************@health.wa.gov.au or 08 9599 0***
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
- A statement addressing selection criteria as per the attached Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- Evidence of your AHPRA registration
- The names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 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
- For further information click here.
Are you Eligible?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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.
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.
