Senior Speech Pathologist - Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS)

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) WA Health is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist within the Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS). You will apply advanced speech pathology skills to assess, consult, and manage children and adolescents presenting with ADHD and comorbid needs.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to education for families and professionals, with opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development.

Qualifications

• Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Responsibilities

• Individual assessment
• Providing feedback and support to caregivers and families
• Consultation and clinical guidance regarding language, speech and communication disorders for other team members
• Consulting with schools and other community stakeholders
• Providing education to caregivers, families and other professionals.

Job description

CRVCID No. 755829 This is for a Fixed Term Part Time role at 0.6FTE for six months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable during this selection process, to the same or other similar positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be permanent part time or fixed term part time opportunities with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

About Our Team

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges. The Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) is a statewide service supporting children and young people under 18 years of age, along with their families, who experience ongoing difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. CAHDS works with children and young people who have a confirmed diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and who are currently receiving treatment for challenges related to inattention, hyperactive behaviour, or impulse control.

About the Role

As a Senior Speech Pathologist in Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) you will apply advanced skills in speech pathology to provide assessment, consultation, and management for children and adolescents presenting to CAHDS with ADHD and comorbid developmental, neurodevelopmental, learning and mental health difficulties/challenges. You will work closely with a supportive, experienced, and welcoming multi-disciplinary team of mental health and allied health professionals.

• Individual assessment
• Providing feedback and support to caregivers and families
• Consultation and clinical guidance regarding language, speech and communication disorders for other team members
• Consulting with schools and other community stakeholders
• Providing education to caregivers, families and other professionals.

You will also have access to individual profession‑specific clinical supervision, and termly opportunities for education and networking with the Speech Pathologists in other CAMHS services.

Role related questions

We encourage you to contact, Sonja King via [e-mail] or via phone on 6456 0214 with any specific questions related to this role.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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. This position 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

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. 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 Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

CAHS values

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Equity
• Respect
• Excellence
• 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.

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: [e-mail]

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.