* Help drive our mission to provide exceptional rehabilitative care to children and families.
* Combine your clinical expertise, research interests, and passion for rehabilitation and disability.
CRVCID No. 693032
We currently have a Permanent Part time (0.5 FTE) position available.
Position Profile
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist, with extensive experience within disabilities and /or rehabilitation, to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of integrated care plans, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care that is responsive to the needs of our young patients.
You will apply your skills and experience to assess and treat cognitive, emotional, and functional challenges, including engaging in treatment, positive adaptation to disability, emotional and psychological coping, family adjustment, and cognitive changes due to injury or neurodevelopmental conditions, with the aim of helping individuals to overcome barriers and enhance participation in life activities.
You will work closely with the child and their family to maximise adjustment to injuries or chronic conditions, facilitating independence in their rehabilitation goals and supporting each child’s recovery, rehabilitation, and education.
In addition, you will engage in practice, research, and advocacy with the overarching goal of promoting independence and opportunities for those with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities Include
o Leading and developing tailored intervention programs.
o Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support children and families through their rehabilitation journey, addressing challenges related to disability, trauma, and quality of life.
o Engaging in service development, program planning, and the creation of innovative treatment modules tailored to the needs of patients with complex neurodisabilities and rehabilitation needs.
o Providing mentorship, supervision, and training to junior staff and contribute to the professional development within the department and broader clinical community.
o Actively participating in research and development activities, aiming to enhance service delivery and contribute to the broader field of rehabilitation psychology.
o Providing education within the team and to other Clinical Psychologists and departments.
o Actively engaging with universities about rehabilitation specialisations and seeking opportunities to collaborate nationally such as through benchmarking and teaching opportunities.
o Building up intervention and group programs within the Kids Rehab psychology team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in rehabilitation and disability psychology with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop clinical programs and initiatives.
Please note a Master or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia and accreditation as a Board approved supervisor is a requirement for this role.
Prior Health Sector Experience Is Preferred But Not Required.
Relevant experience in working with children and families will be highly regarded however applicants with relevant experience adult care will be provided the opportunity for support and education to translate your knowledge to a paediatric setting.
About Our Team
Kids Rehab WA is an integrated, state-wide service specialising in rehabilitation services for infants, children and adolescents with acquired or congenital neurodevelopmental disorders or neurological injuries. Our speciality streams include acquired brain injury, spinal rehab, early intervention, cerebral palsy mobility service, intensive rehab (iRehab), limb difference, and the iThrive complex neurodisability service.
Our multidisciplinary team focus on helping individuals adjust to disabilities and trauma, improve functional outcomes, establish personal goals and participate in daily activities and educational pursuits, including reintegration into home and school life. We support families navigate their child’s developmental stages and changing needs in relation to their medical condition or disability, with a focus on enhancing overall quality of life.
Through our dedicated clinical research space and in collaboration with our Consumer Steering group, the Telethon Kids Institute, universities and other hospitals, our active research team drive an ambitious research agenda ensuring children and youth have access to the latest evidence-based medicine and services to improve functional outcomes and unlock their potential.
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:
o A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
o A letter/ statement responding to the selection criteria listed in the attached job description.
o Evidence of your Master or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia and accreditation as a Board approved supervisor.
o The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jessie Parham, Senior Clinical Psychologist Coordinator on jessie.parham@health.wa.gov.au or 08 6456 5192.
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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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 position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
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