Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health)

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) to provide mental health support to children and families through telehealth and in-person visits. Outpatient clinics operate in Mt Lawley and Cockburn, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and short- to medium-term interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in caring for children with rare or undiagnosed disease or significant medical complexity is highly valued, along with robust knowledge of community

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and leadership in area of speciality.
• Knowledge of research principles to support evidence-based practice.
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and wellbeing support to families mainly via phone/telehealth, with some face-to-face contact when indicated.
• Apply mental health assessment (and risk) and deliver short to medium term interventions.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and provide mental health expertise to the wider team.
• Facilitate referrals and engagement leveraging community support services.

Skills

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Interpersonal communication

Education

Nursing registration (Australia)

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

CRVCID. 755572 This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment, until 30/06/2027 at 76 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

CRVCID. 755572 This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment, until 30/06/2027 at 76 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile:

Rare Care provides an outpatient cross-sector (multi-agency) care coordination service for children and their families with rare and undiagnosed disease (RUD). The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) will provide mental health and wellbeing support to families, mainly via phone and telehealth, with some face-to-face contact when clinically indicated. The suitable applicant will have experience in assessing mental health needs (and risk) and providing short to medium term interventions, including individual therapy/counselling. The role works within a multi-disciplinary team model and provides mental health expertise to the wider team. A good knowledge of support services in the community is required to facilitate referrals and engagement. Outpatient clinics are run at community locations in Mt Lawley and Cockburn.

Please note: current reporting lines are subject to change.

Requirements

• A statement addressing the following selection criteria ONLY in no more than 2-3 pages;
  • Demonstrated significant knowledge, experience and leadership in area of speciality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research principles to support evidence-based practice.
  • Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills.
• A statement addressing the following suitability criteria ;
  • Experience working with children and their families with rare or undiagnosed disease, or significant medical complexity.
  • Experience in assessing mental health needs (and risk) and providing short to medium term interventions, including individual therapy/counselling.
  • A good knowledge of support services in the community to facilitate referrals and engagement.
  • A current resume which summarises your experience and how you 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).

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role.

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.

Selection Criteria:

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Anna Thetford on 0401 243 353.

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.

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.

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.

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