Senior Clinical Psychologist

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Senior Clinical Psychologist
Position No: 602322
Level/Salary: HSO Grade 3 $150,772 - $159,313 p.a. pro rata
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time
Unit/Directorate: Mental Health, Public Health & Dental Services - State Forensic Mental Health Service
Location: Mount Claremont
Closing Date: 2024-03-01 4:00 PM
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Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.
This vacancy is for Permanent Part-Time appointment at 38 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE) as a Job Share arrangement.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Peta Blaauw on 08 6382 2738 or email .
About this role
The Senior Clinical Psychologist provides a clinical psychological service as part of the Child Adolescent Forensic Service (CAFS) requiring a high level of knowledge, experience and competence within a multidisciplinary and professional team context. The role also provides consultation, education, and supervision, on complex mental health / psychological disorders to both internal and external services and practitioners.
This role reports to the Team Leader.
What we are looking for
A highly capable and values-driven health professional to join our fantastic State Forensic Mental Health Service (SFMHS) team at Graylands Hospital. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Peta Blaauw on 08 6382 2738.
We think you’ll like it here
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:

• A statement in no more than 3 pages addressing the Essential Selection Criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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 after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.