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***This is for a Permanent Full-Time role at 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent).
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be Permanent or Fixed term, Full time or Part time opportunities 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.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced, passionate and friendly person to join our Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Programme.
Reporting to the MST Team Clinical Manager, you will provide a community-based MST assessment of clients including implementing problem conceptualisation, treatment, planning, intervention, outcome and strategy review for clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain a caseload of clients providing a comprehensive and flexible community-based clinical service in accordance with the principles and processes of the MST Programme.
* Provide services to other staff of the MST Programme in regard to Aboriginal clients.
* Provide services to clients including out of hours in accordance with approved policies.
* Conduct community-based MST assessment of clients.
How To Apply
We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include
one
of the following:
* Evidence of tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (Essential Criteria 1) OR
* Evidence of tertiary qualification in Psychology and eligible for registration by the Psychology Board of Australia (Essential Criteria 1)
Your Application Should Also Include
* A current resume outlining your most recent and relevant work experience and cover letter summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
* A statement addressing Essential Selection Criteria 2 to 7, including relevant examples, limited to a maximum of three pages.
* The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.
Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact
Mark Porter, MST Program Manager
on
or via
with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application:
If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 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:
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.
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.
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:
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.