AddressThis is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
VCID No. 880333
About EDS:
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-centred 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, and parent focused Education and support.
Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team includes psychology, dietetics, 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 Coordinator Education and Training (Eating Disorders) you will be responsible for leading, developing and facilitating specialised professional education, training and consultation at a local and state-wide level.
Within CAMHS you will coordinate internal education to CAMHS staff including orientation for new staff, and facilitate training in relevant models to ensure currency and competency. You will coordinate broader professional development opportunities specific to EDS including family-based therapy, coordinating relevant training opportunities, parent-focused education monthly as part of the EDS model of care, and work with leadership to identify and secure appropriate funding to meet needs of the team/ broader sector.
You will network with key stakeholders across the sector to provide eating disorder specific training and development, including opportunities to liaise with international consultants and speakers regarding sector conferences and events.
Applying a sector-wide approach, you will engage with services and agencies, medical, psychological, and allied health partners internal and external to CAMHS to achieve an integrated strategy in the delivery of interagency training and community education services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating training and education internal to the EDS and externally across CAMHS and the broader sector.
- Work with the EDS leadership team and CAMHS learning and development team to develop the skills and competencies of clinical teams across CAMHS.
- Undertaking evaluation of the Education and Training programs delivered to ensure they meet optimal outcomes and implement changes as required.
If you are passionate about furthering the development, training, and education program delivery in relation to Eating Disorders in children and adolescents, please apply for this role or contact our team to find out more.
A previous training background is desired but not required.
A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Nursing and eligibility for registration with the relevant Board, or tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social workers, or tertiary qualifications in Dietetics and eligible for full membership of the Dietitian's Association of Australia as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is required.
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 statement addressing the Selection Criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
- A current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
- Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Desley Davies, Acting Service Manager EDS, at 08 6456 02***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.
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 Directorates
Community CAMHS– Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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 Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au
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.
