CRVCID:
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This is 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 part time or fixed
term part time opportunities with the possibility of extension
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.
Ward 5A,
located at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll Ward,
located at Hollywood, is an acute mental health inpatient facility
authorised under the WA Mental Health Act *****).
It provides 24/7
therapeutic care for children and adolescents up to 16 years old
who require acute psychiatric support, whether admitted voluntarily
or involuntarily when less restrictive care options are not
suitable.
As the
state-wide CAMHS Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward offers a
safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment.
The
multidisciplinary team works closely with families and carers to
deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments, tailored therapeutic
programs, and recovery-oriented management.
Operating
within a secure setting, the unit runs a seven-day program that
includes short-term assessments, brief interventions, and group
therapies designed to meet individual needs.
The service is
patient- and family-centred, with a strong focus on recovery and
collaboration.
About
the Role:
In this role,
you will provide high quality Occupational Therapy services to
children and adolescents admitted to the CAMHS Inpatient service,
supporting recovery, participation and wellbeing under the guidance
of senior clinicians.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team,
you will contribute to assessment, intervention, treatment planning
and discharge planning.
You will
manage an allocated caseload, apply evidence-based practice and
utilise NOCC outcome measures to inform clinical reasoning.
Accurate and timely documentation will be maintained in line with
WA Health, CAHS and qualified standards.
You will
actively contribute to service development and quality improvement
initiatives, participate in clinical meetings, and foster a
positive, collaborative team culture.
The role requires a
commitment to ongoing professional development, clinical
supervision and reflective practice,



and provides opportunities to
support and mentor Occupational Therapy students.
You will
ensure all practice aligns with the Occupational Therapy Board of
Australia's Code of Conduct and comply with relevant public sector
legislation, policies and organisational requirements.
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:
A copy
of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience.
Evidence
of your tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and
eligibility for registration by the Occupational Therapy Board
of Australia.
(Essential Criteria
1).
Applicants
with an international occupational therapy qualification
must upload documentation confirming formal endorsement of
their qualifications by the Occupational Therapy Board of
Australia, advising that they are eligible for
registration.
Alternatively, evidence of eligibility or
current full registration by the Occupational Therapy Board
of Australia must be provided.
A
written statement
addressing Essential 2, 3, 4
and 5 per the Job Description
Form, including relevant examples, in no
more than 3 pages maximum.
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
Kristy Riches –Professional Lead Occupational
Therapy on ******
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 **** 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: ********
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.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Camhs Inpatient Unit (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth