Senior Clinical Psychologist

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Senior Clinical Psychologist
Position No: 601050
Level/Salary: HSO Grade 3 $145,202 - $153,431 p.a.
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Unit/Directorate: Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Services - Lower West Older Adult Mental Health
Location: Shenton Park
Closing Date: 2024-01-22 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 Full-Time or Fixed Term Full-Time appointment. Fixed Term appointments have the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
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 Lana Moncur on 08 9382 0800 or email .
About this role
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/
NMHS contains Western Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.
The NMHS Mental Health Older Adult Mental Health Program is responsible for the delivery of specialist mental health services to older people living in the North Metropolitan region of Perth. The Older Adult Program (OAP) operates several Older Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) that provide inpatient, Hospital in the Home and community services from locations in Wanneroo, Osborne Park and Shenton Park. A Geriatric Psychiatry Consultation Liaison Team also provides assessment and treatment planning to both Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital.
The Senior Clinical Psychologist provides a clinical psychological service requiring a high level of knowledge, experience and competence within a multidisciplinary and professional team context to inpatients and community patients. In this role, you will provide consultation, case coordination/management, education, and supervision (to Trainees), on complex mental health/psychological disorders to both internal and external services and practitioners. You will practice as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and ensures practice is in accordance with laws and ethical standards governing psychological practice as per the psychology Board of Australia and North Metropolitan Health Service policies and guidelines.
This position is based at Shenton Park and reports to the Service Coordinator.
What we are looking for
A highly capable and values-driven Clinical Psychologist to join our fantastic team at Lower West Older Adult Mental Health Service. 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 & 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 Lana Moncur on 08 9382 0800.
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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 addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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.
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.