Senior Health Professional Mental Health – Youth
Position Profile:
Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a community-based child and adolescent mental health service. Provides evidence-based treatment interventions to young people aged ***** years old with mental health problems and their families.
This is a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Term Full Time, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Area Profile:
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of thebiggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprisesseven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located acrossrural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health servicesto country WA residents and visitors.
Suitability Criteria:
Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:
Registration and Licencing- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Nursing and eligibility for registration with the relevant Board, or tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, drivers licence and WA Working with Children Check.
Clinical Mental Health Expertise – Demonstrated significant experience in assessment, case management and therapeutic intervention with youth and their families presenting with mental health issues,



with sound knowledge of emotional, behavioural and psychiatric disorders.
Communication, Collaboration and Community Engagement – Proven ability to build positive effective relationships with young people, families, community stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams supported by strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills.
Decision making and Legislative Knowledge – Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, analytical and conflciut resolution skills, together with knowledge of the WA Mental Health Act **** and other legislation governing mental health practice.
Employee Benefits:
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other qualified and location based allowances
For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact on Helene Sharp ************.
Applicants are required to provide:
A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager
Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
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📌 Senior Health Professional Mental Health – Youth (Geraldton)
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📍 Geraldton