CRVCID No. 684733

Please note, the closing date to submit applications has now been extended.

Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.

This is a recruitment pool offering Permanent Full-Time and Permanent Part-Time positions across SOUTH CAMHS directorates [Fremantle (located at Murdoch Hub), Peel and Rockingham]. Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities can also be considered, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

We have 3 Permanent Full-Time vacancies available for Rockingham CAMHS.

We have 3 Permanent Full-Time vacancies available for Peel.

Position Profile and Role

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 issues.

CAMHS are seeking to appoint board-approved Clinical Psychologist Registrars who can provide clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service to infants, children, young people, and their families within a multidisciplinary and professional team context, under the supervision of a Board approved clinical psychologist.

As a Clinical Psychologist Registrar at CAMHS, you will deliver quality psychological care within our service including the provision of psychological assessments, evidence based psychological interventions and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive clinical management and intervention planning.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Delivering evidence-based individual, dyadic, group intervention, including (but not limited to) dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, solution focused interventions.
• Conducting psychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and family functioning.
• Providing consultation, advice, and training on psychological matters to colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging in professional development and supervision towards full registration.
• Maintaining client records, complying with guidelines for therapy and testing materials, and contributing to performance monitoring and improvement.

Your role will align with the WA Health Code of Conduct and CAHS's vision and values, ensuring a commitment to governance, integrity, safety, and quality in the delivery of healthcare services.

How to Apply

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

• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• Evidence of Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and Clinical Psychology Registrar status with the Psychology Board of Australia. (Essential Criteria 1).
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 per the Job Description Form in no more than 4 pages maximum.
• Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, they should be a current or previous (within the last 2 years) Line Manager. Please note we do not accept colleagues as a professional reference.

Role – related Questions:

We encourage you to contact Zamia Pedro, A/Consultant Clinical Psychologist via [email protected] or 08 6389 5800 with any specific questions related to these opportunities.

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.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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).

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

Other Conditions: 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.

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 31/08/2027.

About our CAMHS Directorates

CAMHS is divided into four networks - North, South, East and Central. Within these networks there are a range of Community CAMHS Clinics and hubs, Specialised Services and day Programs and Acute (Central only) services:

• Community CAMHS Clinics - Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
• Specialist Services and Day Programs - 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 Psychiatric Inpatient In-Reach Team (PPIRT), Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.

Our 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. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

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.

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected]

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.