Employment Type Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Sessional
Hospitals Perth Children's Hospital
Child and Adolescent Health Service
Please note: The closing date to submit applications for this recruitment pool has been extended to Friday 29 December 2023.
Reference No. 738940/Medjobs Ref 11314
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Sessional appointments for 5 years with the possibility of extension(s).
WA Health has initiatives to support international and interstate recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages which includes travel exemptions and financial incentives of up to $10,000 for eligible international applicants and $5,000 for eligible interstate applicants to cover flight and relocation costs. Please see the attached FAQ for further information or contact for further details.
CAHS may consider relocation costs for staff who do not meet the criteria above.
CAHS is willing to consider providing visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants.
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.
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.
Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic medical practitioners for the position of Consultant Psychiatrist with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). In this position, you will deliver specialist mental health services and work collaboratively with the Head of Service in overseeing the clinical management of all referred clients and provides clinical leadership.
Western Australian government has made it a priority to implement wide spread reform across the Public mental health services for Infants, Children and Adolescents aged 0-18 years. Priorities identified by the ICA Taskforce includes the development of:
These models will include delivery of services for Infant Child and Adolescent mental health (0-12 years), Eating Disorders, Personality Disorder; Intellectual Disability, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and/or Neuropsychiatric Conditions focusing upon models of care service delivery and sustainability. This is an exciting time to join CAMHS if you would like to be at the forefront of mental health care to act earlier to help children and adolescents dealing with mental health issues.
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 is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 5,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offers support, advice and treatment to young people and their families who are experiencing mental health issues. Children and families are referred to Mental Health by their treating therapist, specialist, GP, School or other community organisation. CAMHS provides recovery-focused programs, and services for children from birth up until a person turns 18 years old. CAMHS has 3 directorates: Acute, Community and Specialised.
Acute CAMHS
CAMHS Crisis Connect provides phone and online videocall support for children and young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, including:
CAMHS Inpatient Unit/Ward 5A at Perth Children’s Hospital:
Paediatric Consultation Liaison Service and Gender Diversity Service:
Eating Disorder Service:
Community CAMHS
10 Community clinics spread across the Perth wider metropolitan area, offering mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to 18 years.
Pathways:
Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service:
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here .
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Vineet Padmanabhan on +61 (8) 6389 5800.
Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedJobsWA - Reference Number 11314 (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants).
Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms that have previously discussed and agreed to terms and conditions with CAHS. We will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged prior with CAHS. If you are an agency intending to submit an application on behalf of an applicant, please contact for further details.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
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.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Eligibility Questions Essential: Are you eligible to work in Australia?
Essential: Are you eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia?
Essential: All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWAD) and the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWAD. Please provide an explanation if you don't meet these requirements.
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Location: | Australia Western Australia Perth |
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