AddressJoin a collaborative multi-disciplined team of professionals who support each other’s growth and wellbeing.
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CRVCID 603066
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have two permanent full-time vacancies available.
About our Team
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing Mental Health challenges.
The CAMHS Eating Disorders Service (EDS) is a specialised state-wide service providing assessment, consultation and treatment for young people who present with symptoms of an eating disorder, and their families. Our multi-disciplinary team provide inpatient in-reach and outpatient intervention through various models of care including Family Based Therapy (FBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Eating disorders (CBT-E), Adolescent Focused Therapy (AFT) and Multi Family Therapy (MFT). The service also provides multi-modal parent focused education and support. The EDS offers an outpatient day program, and state-wide consultation liaison with other CAMHS clinics.
Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes psychiatrists, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and clinical nurses. We prioritise knowledge sharing, and opportunities to work collaboratively and learn with and from other disciplines, and we believe in lifting each other up - as a team we support each other in terms of professional growth and development, wellbeing, and job satisfaction. Our consumer engagement and research program are key components of our continuous commitment to ongoing improvement of our services. The EDS is implementing a reform agenda and looking for passionate staff to contribute.
About the Role:
As a Senior Mental Health Professional, you will support young people with eating disorders and their families through evidence-based outpatient therapy, group therapy, meal support and other clinical services as required.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing evidence-based family, individual and group therapy for eating disorders.
- Providing crisis intervention, treatment and referral to individuals, families, and the community.
- Actively participating in interdisciplinary case conferences and clinical team meetings.
- Providing support, information, training and education for team members and staff from other agencies regarding care and management of clients regarding Mental Health and/or child sexual abuse. Initiate and develop links with relevant community agencies. Initiate and participate in the review and development of allocated service areas.
- Participating in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice, quality, management programs and quality improvement activities.
- Contributing to the development of Mental Health services which are responsive to community needs and priorities by participating in planning, implementation and evaluation processes including the provision of statistical returns, submissions, and analysis of data.
Employee Benefits
CAHS offer a number of employee benefits including:
- Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage, and several other options.
- Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave.
- Values based workplace culture.
- Staff wellbeing focus.
Role-related Questions:
We encourage you to contact Dr Bethanie Gouldthorp, Acting Service Manager (EDS) at 08 6456 02***or ***************@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role.
How to Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply’ button on this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
- A statement addressing the essential selection criteria as per the Job Description Form (attached to this advert) in no more than 3 pages.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience in relation to the work-related requirements as outlined in the Job Description Form.
- Evidence of Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Nursing and eligible for registration with the relevant Board, or tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees: one of which is your current line manager or your previous line manager (within the last 2 years).
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.
For any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries and assistance – please contact Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au.
Eligibility & Conditions
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. CAHS is willing to consider providing sponsorship opportunities for suitable/eligible applicants and provide some relocation assistance including temporary accommodation and airfares (if applicable).
This position 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.
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.
This is an "Open Ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- This will be advertised intermittently over the life of the pool.
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 23/06/2025
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 who present with severe and complex Mental Health concerns.
- Specialised Services – 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.
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.
