Senior Health Professional - Mental Health Child and Adolescent
Permanent
4 months ago, from RuralHealthWest Vacancies
About the Role
This position provides an advanced clinical service to children and young people with health conditions and their families. Provides support, liaison, information, consultancy, and training to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and other relevant Kimberley services.
Qualifications & Experience
* Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or Nursing and eligible for registration with the relevant Board, or tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Society of Professional Social Workers.
* Demonstrated sound knowledge, experience, and understanding of specialist services for children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioural, psychological, and psychiatric disorders, including the demonstrated ability to implement a range of therapeutic techniques at an advanced level.
* Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills and the ability to work with other health professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
* Sound understanding of cultural matters and other contemporary issues affecting the delivery of community-based Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in rural and remote areas.
* Experience in the delivery of health promotion, skill development, and educational programs for children, adolescents, and other staff within the agency and related agencies.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to provide effective use and/or management of corporate and clinical governance systems, data collection, clinical evaluation systems, and databases.
* Current C Class driver's Licence and an ability and willingness to travel, including overnight stays away from home.
What's on Offer
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* 10% employer-contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowances.
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