Clinical Psychologist - Neonatology (Perth)

Vacancy Reference No. 728623 This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for 12 months at 60.8 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Position Profile: Performs a clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service with children and families within the multidisciplinary and professional team context of the Neonatology Service. Provides supervision to clinical psychology registrars/trainees as required. Learning Outcomes and Skills Development The placement offers comprehensive exposure to clinical, professional, and organisational competencies, including:
- Face-to-face and online orientation prior to the commencement of client-related activities
- Application of ethical, legal, and professional standards of psychological practice
- Training in data storage, clinical documentation, privacy, and information governance
- Familiarisation with, and supervised administration of, the WPPSI-IV
- Clinical work with children and families across early childhood and preschool age groups
- Collaboration with paediatricians and consultant clinicians to identify suspected neurodivergent profiles and facilitate appropriate referrals and management pathways
- Functioning as a psychologist within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Formulating and delivering evidence-based recommendations and strategies to address parental concerns
- Report writing, feedback provision, and clinical correspondence
- Review and auditing of clinical files
- Participation in professional development activities
- Exposure to and understanding of the public hospital health system
- Development of knowledge regarding community, educational, and disability support services
- Opportunities for involvement in research, service evaluation, and quality improvement activities Face-to-Face Clinical Experience The in-person component of the placement will primarily focus on work with children aged 5 years and their families, and will include:
- Conducting clinical interviews to obtain comprehensive developmental histories
- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of the WPPSI-IV
- Completion of detailed developmental histories in collaboration with consultant clinicians
- Communicating assessment outcomes to parents and caregivers
- Liaising with schools, early learning centres, and allied health professionals
- Case management and coordination of care
- Opportunities to work with children aged 1, 2, and 3 years as service demands allow The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Form (available online at ). For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Sarah Bottcher on 6458 1271. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Chance Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Other Conditions: 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. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: *@health.wa.gov.au 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. This is a Fixed Term chance while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). 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. CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3rx7