Senior Psychologist - Research

Position Profile and Role

We are seeking Senior Psychologist – Research to join the multi-disciplinary Eating Disorders Service Teams at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service based at Perth Children’s Hospital.

Applying advanced skills in Research Psychology you will initiate, develop, conduct, evaluate, disseminate clinical research within the Eating Disorders Program, (CAMHS EDS). Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the research and evaluation conducted within the EDS in conjunction with CAHS.
• Chairing the Research Committee, manage data collections for the specialist program.
• In collaboration with the program coordinators, managing of data collection within the various clinical services.
• Conducting conventional, complex and novel statistical procedures.
• Providing leadership in the development of research and analysis systems.

This is a Fixed Term Part Time or Permanent Part Time opportunity at 30.40 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE), with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

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.

CAMHS believe that working together yields the best results. Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes psychiatrists, speech 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.

Eating Disorder Service

As the Statewide service for paediatric eating disorders, the EDS conducts clinical and applied research to contribute to the literature in the field. This role, under the guidance of a senior clinical psychologist, leads the development and the delivery of the research program in the field of eating disorders at CAHS.

The Western Australian Eating Disorders Service (EDS) is implementing a reform agenda and looking for passionate staff to contribute. Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, State-wide team that helps children and young people from across Western Australia recover from acute eating disorders. Working in the EDS provides opportunities to work in outpatient, day program, inpatient and group settings and to develop expertise in the field of eating disorders through training, supervision and a supportive team environment.

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 work culture
• Staff wellbeing focus

Information

Contact Bethanie Gouldthorp, Senior Clinical Psychologist EDS on 08 6456 0***.

How to Apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
• A statement addressing selection criteria (2, 3, 5, 6) as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum. Please do not exceed the page limit.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• Evidence of your Doctoral or Master’s Degree in Psychology
• The names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which is a current supervisor.

Covering your relocation costs

We offer generous initiatives to support international and interstate recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages if you chose to move to Western Australia which include travel exemptions and financial incentives for eligible international and interstate applicants to cover flight and relocation costs.

CAHS is willing to consider providing visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants.

Please see the attached Relocation Incentives FAQ for further information.

Eligibility & Conditions

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

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

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.

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.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au