Do you want to be a part of a
team that promotes and improves the health of its people and
community?
We have an immediate vacancy
at Selby Older Adult Mental Health Service for Permanent Full-Time
appointment.
Fixed Term appointment may be considered to suit an
individual's personal circumstances, with the possibility of
extension(s) and permanency.
Additional full and part-time
opportunities may be available in the Older Adult Mental Health
service coming months.
What is our Senior Clinical Psychologist
role?
Come and join our dedicated and dynamic team in Older Adult
Mental Health.
As the sole Senior Clinical Psychologist, you
will provide consultation and clinical expertise to a complex
caseload of older adult mental health patients.
You will be working
in a multidisciplinary team including a Neuropsychologist,
Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses and
more.
You will provide 1:1 psychology input to patients both in the
community and in hospital, as well as work alongside Occupational
Therapists to develop and facilitate therapy groups.
Working with
the Older Adult demographic, you will also work with the team to
develop behaviour management plans for patients with cognitive
impairment and/or behavioural challenges.
The NMHS Mental Health Older Adult Mental Health Program is
responsible for the delivery of specialist mental health services
to older people living in the North Metropolitan region of Perth,
including inpatient, Hospital in the Home and community
services.
Underpinning the Model of Care is the practice of person-centred
care and a focus on recovery in partnership with patients,
consumers and their family and carers.
More information is
available at North Metropolitan Health Service - Older Adult
Mental Health Services.
In this role, you will provide consultation and supervision on
complex mental health/psychological disorders.
You will be solely
responsible for the continued development of the Clinical
Psychology service, including continuous improvement projects,
policies and processes.
As a senior clinician you will possess comprehensive knowledge
and understanding of the demographic of older adult patients as
well as proficiency in therapeutic interventions relevant to the
cohort.
You will take responsibility for your own learning in this
specialty area and share your expertise with the team.
You will practice as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and ensure
practice is in accordance with laws and ethical standards governing
psychological practice as per the psychology Board of Australia and
North Metropolitan Health Service policies and guidelines, and you




will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real
difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and
teamwork.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your
story, your values and attitude speak louder still.
At NMHS, we aim
to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect,
Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity.
During the selection
process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the
responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Monique Francis, Allied Health
Coordinator on *************to discuss how this role aligns with
your personal and career interests.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will
be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing
range of perks (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
Professional and career development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive culture
More information on our employee benefits can be found
here: North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and
Benefits.
We think you'll like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think you will
too.
Watch this video to find out what they have to
say.
Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow
enough time to complete the online application process and attach
your documentation.
If you experience difficulties, please
contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance
during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference.
Your application should
include:
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no
more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience
relevant to this role.
The names and contact details of two (2) professional
referees.
It is preferable for one of your referees to be your
current supervisor or manager.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to
provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result
in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply:




Australian
citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public
sector.
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have
documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in
Australia for the period of the contract.
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 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.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment
of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences
a sense of belonging.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our
community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective
of those we care for.
We encourage anyone who aligns with our
values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to
apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part
of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
As a measure
to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act ****
applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability.
We welcome
applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable
workplace adjustments and flexibility.
If you have any access needs
or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at
email ******.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions after or
on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your
application.

📌 Senior Clinical Psychologist (Perth)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Perth