Consultant - Psychiatrist - ICAMHS

MP Year 1 – 9 $723.75 - $919.16 per session*

*(Sessional rate is calculated with the base sessional rate between $587.91 – $763.16, 11.5% employer contribution superannuation and professional development allowance $61.20). Superannuation rates effective 1st July 2024.

This is a Recruitment Pool to fill 1x Fixed Term, Sessional (0.5 FTE) appointment, with the possibility of extension(s)**

**Present funding is to 30/06/2026 and is subject to extension if ongoing funding is secured.

The position is based in Central Office, 6-8 Bennett Street, East Perth 6004.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the WACHS Virtual Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) aftercare stream.

In this role, you will provide clinical leadership, advice, consultation, liaison and support to infants, children, adolescents and families/carers, health care professionals, and other providers and agencies throughout the regions of WACHS in a virtual capacity.

Responsible for the provision of clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents, which will predominantly be patients in the community but may include admitted patients. Provide clinical governance and leadership for the Mental Health Service. Promote the organisational culture and principles of person-centred, equitable, trauma informed, and recovery focussed service delivery.

What is ICAMHS?

Virtual ICAMHS is a specialised clinical mental health service to infants and children discharged from WACHS regional health services (emergency departments, nursing posts, Aboriginal medical services and remote area clinics). Using audio-visual and telephone modalities, the team will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide brief contact intervention to children and adolescents (0-18 years), including their families and carers. The model of care for this service will include offering and providing aftercare support to children and adolescents and their families and carers, following the initial presentation and while transitioning to community mental health supports. The service works closely with the seven regional ICAMH services across WACHS to coordinate and facilitate timely, responsive, and accessible care to our communities.

This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 29/08/2025

What is in it for you?

• Generous salary packaging arrangements
• 11.5% employer contribution to the superannuation of your choice (Superannuation rate effective 1st July 2024)
• Professional development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts to a number of private insurance providers
• Exclusive discounts for both Samsung and Microsoft products
• Paid study leave
• Supporting flexible working practices i.e. Working from Home where operationally appropriate
• Your mental wellbeing is equally as important as the patients you treat, promoting and encouraging a healthy work life balance to ensure you are at your best each day!

For Further Job-Related information:Please contact WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au and we can get you in contact with someone to discuss the role.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. 

Please submit your application on MedCareersWA by providing the following documents:

1. A detailed curriculum Vitae (CV) which summarises your experience.
2. Statement addressing the Selection Criteria - found in the attached Job Description Form (located on page 4) and how you can meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
3. The names and contact details of 2 professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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