_This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 30 June 2025._ Seeking experienced Senior Clinical Psychologists in treating psychological and complex mental health needs.
Be part of the new state of the art Mental Health facility at Fiona Stanley Hospital Fremantle Hospitals Group.
Multiple roles to choose from focused on patient-centered care.
Position Profile: As a Senior Clinical Psychologist (HSO Grade 3), you will provide specialised clinical psychology services, education and clinical supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars and Trainees, as well as having access to your own clinical supervision within the Department.
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology, you will deliver advanced psychological services including specialised assessments, formulations, and interventions for patients with complex psychological and mental health disorders.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills, working within multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care alongside medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
You will plan, implement, and evaluate psychological care, ensuring all practices align with AHPRA standards, WA Health Code of Conduct, and departmental values and guidelines.
Our current recruitment pool for Senior Clinical Psychologists consists of current vacancies (below) as well as any future vacancies across the department.
Senior Clinical Psychologist - Alcohol and Other Drugs Senior Clinical Psychologist - FSH Inpatient (various) Further information about these positions can be discussed with Hyranthi Kavanagh , Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Department, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, FSFHG for a confidential discussion on / or .
About our Department: We are a dedicated and dynamic team of Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG), providing inpatient and outpatient specialised psychological services.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, we offer comprehensive assessments, formulations and interventions for children, adults, and older adults with complex medical, chronic health, cognitive, rehabilitation and mental health needs.
Our goal is to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-informed, holistic care, supporting engagement with treatment and rehabilitation.
We also provide education and consultation to hospital teams.
We are committed to prioritising ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and research to ensure continuous improvement in our services.
Area Profile: The South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) oversees several key health facilities.
The Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Mental Health facility is a modern 75-bed voluntary inpatient centre, specializing in women's mental health, eating disorders, and alcohol and drug detoxification.
It also features a wellness and recovery centre offering outpatient therapies and specialist consultations.
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital providing diverse services, including state rehabilitation, cancer care, mental health, maternity, and neonatal services, alongside specialized treatments like heart and lung transplants.
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed facility focused on aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, and planned surgeries and medical services.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances Get to know South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) - \_bKqTrY Why Join Us: Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment.
We encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, and people with disability to work with us.
Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
How to Apply: Your application should contain the following: A current resume which summarises your qualification and experience relevant to the position requirements.
A statement of no more than 4 pages, outlining your clinical experience demonstrating selection criteria 3 4 and 5 listed in the attached job description, including your model of clinical supervision.
Please identify two referees , a current line manager and a clinical supervisor.
Evidence of a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia is a requirement for this position.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the Western Australian 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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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 is an "open-ended" 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 30/06/2025.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract Pay: £74,371.00-£78,585.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Referral programme Work Location: In person Reference ID: Pool Ref SCPCH24