Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Senior Health Professional Mental HealthSalary: HSO Level P2 $112,269-$119,290 p.a. pro rata + 11% Superannuation
Location: Perth Children's Hospital - Nedlands
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00020676
Closing Date: 2024-07-22 4:00 PM
Attachments:Join a collaborative multi-disciplined team of professionals who support each other’s growth and wellbeing.Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.CRVCID 603066This 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 TeamThe 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 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.
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.
- 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).
- 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
– 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. – 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, 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.