This is for a Permanent Full Time appointment.

Position Profile

We are currently seeking to appoint a Team Leader MH Child and Adolescent. Responsible for the program management of the Great Southern Mental Health Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program, under the direction of the Regional Manager Mental Health and, in consultation with the Clinical Director, ensuring the provision of best practice clinical services to the communities of the Great Southern. Position is a key member of GSMHS Management Team. Ensures and participates in the provision of an advanced level of child and adolescent community mental health services to clients across the whole of Great Southern Mental Health Service, including the provision of a service that is culturally secure and cognisant of the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of Aboriginal and CALD clients. The occupant of this position

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

- Demonstrated advanced qualified practice in child and adolescent mental health,



supported by an appropriate qualification and professional registration, with extensive experience in assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning and case management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage service delivery within a framework of sound clinical governance, while applying relevant mental health legislation, standards and mandatory reporting obligations.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with consumers, families, colleagues and external stakeholders, and foster collaborative multidisciplinary practice.
- Demonstrated capacity to meet the operational requirements of the role, including regional travel, compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and possession of a current driver's licence.
- Demonstrated understanding of the unique challenges of delivering mental health services in rural and remote settings and the ability to provide culturally appropriate and responsive services to Aboriginal communities.

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.



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- 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

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Geoff Wright on 08 9892 2342.

Applicants are required to provide:

- A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 2-3 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

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the prov

📌 Team Leader MH Child and Adolescent (Albany)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
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