Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services > Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)/Acute Mental Health ServicesWork Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Part TimeThis is a recruitment pool with Permanent and Fixed Term Part Time (0.60FTE) (48 hours per fortnight) opportunity with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Position Profile and Role:We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Team.You will assist with planning and implementing group and individual Allied Health programs at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Inpatient Unit under the direction and supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist or their delegate.About Directorate:The Mental Health Inpatient Unit on Ward 5A at Perth Children's Hospital is the state-wide assessment and treatment facility for children and young people up to 16 years old with complex and acute mental health issues.
It is a recovery-focused patient and family-centered service.It offers a seven-day multidisciplinary program in a safe environment for voluntary and involuntary patients as authorised under the Mental Health Act (2014).The unit offers short term assessment, brief intervention, and therapeutic group programs, depending on the needs of the patient.How to applyWe welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page.
Your application should contain the following:A current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.Please include up to three pages addressing the Essential Selection Criteria 1, 2, 3, and 5Please provide 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.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Kristy Riches via or 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.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 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.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above fixed-term vacancies, 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 us: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.
We are in the community and in hospital.
Families may receive services from one or more of these areas.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).About our CAMHS DirectoratesCAMHS 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:This position sits under Acute CAMHS: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 valuesTo 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: you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr