This is a permanent part time appointment at 45.6 hours per fortnight.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

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

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.

Position Profile: We are currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Senior Clinical Psychologist with a passion for driving service development and leadership as part of our specialised team of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists at Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG). We are seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist with experience in, or an interest in developing, youth-specific competencies for the East Metropolitan Youth Unit (EMyU).

You will be a patient-centred clinician working within an interdisciplinary and professional team context, providing a specialised youth-focused clinical psychology service. You will provide specialised consultation and supervision to Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Psychology Registrars and Trainees. You will have strong communication and collaboration skills working within a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care alongside medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. You will have a keen interest in teaching and training, quality improvement and service development. You will practise as a Clinical Psychologist and ensure practice is in accordance to the Psychology Board of Australia Registration Standards, the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and EMHS values, policies and guidelines.

About our Department: The vision of our Department is a leader in evidence-based practice and consumer care, and impacting service priorities through innovation and service integration. Our Strategic Plan 2024-2027 outlines four areas of focus across consumers and community, our people, the here and now, and a better tomorrow. We value consumers and respond by delivering specialist stepped and individualised care that is shaped by the needs of consumers and stakeholders, leading to better health outcomes. We value our team by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. We work to make each day better than the day before for the EMHS community and the teams we are embedded within. We achieve a better tomorrow by focusing on research, innovation and data to meet the future care needs of our consumers and community.

Our growing Department offers enrolment in our Complex review and Academic Development Program (CAD) to assist you in meeting your yearly AHPRA CPD requirements within work-time (a focus for 2025 is advanced skills in supervision for supervisors), and opportunities to expand your skills and competencies in areas within RPBG during your career with us should you wish.

Area Profile: Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Melanie Newton, HOD directly on 0403 104 722.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter and write a statement addressing selection criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 in no more than 2-3 pages as well as provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.