AddressVCID No. 835777
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment. Part Time may be considered at minimum 60 hours per fortnight.
About the role
The Senior Clinical Psychologist co-ordinates clinical psychology services within Next Step and Integrated Services. The role provides leadership and supervises clinical psychology staff, whilst providing a specialist psychological service to individuals, groups and systems (e.g., couples, families) affected by co-occurring substance use and other psychological disorders.
Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Next Step, Mental Health Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- A specialised professional development program
- Access to study leave/assistance
- A comprehensive induction and orientation program
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Advanced specialist development skills and training – specialisation
- Access to health and wellbeing support
- Opportunities for career advancement
Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
About us
Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:
- Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at seven metropolitan locations
- The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
- An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
- Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service
- Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service
Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.
Next Step is part of the Treatment Services Management directorate of the Mental Health Commission.
About your application
Applications are assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.
You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values:
- Respect for individuals and culture
- Working together and supporting each other
- Involving and engaging others
- Ownership, transparency and accountability
- Fair and ethical decisions
- Improvement focus
A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check is required prior to commencement of employment.
For further information about this position contact Elizabeth Laing on 08 9219 1***.
Submitting Your Application
Your application should include:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. - maximum 4 page statement.
- A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements. - a maximum 5 page statement, and;
- Please include contact details for two work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager)
To apply for this vacancy click Apply for Job link given below. As part of the application process you will need a current email address.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact HSS Employment Services on 13 44 77 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.
The Mental Health Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Mental Health Commission values the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including ethnicity, culture, national origin, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, intersex status and mental and/or physical ability, and people from these diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Further opportunities:
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment decision.
To find out more about the Mental Health Commission and what we have to offer, click here.
