Senior Clinical Psychologist – Mental Health

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Ontario seeks a Senior Clinical Psychologist to deliver advanced psychological services for children and adolescents facing complex mental health challenges. The role entails providing clinical assessments, consultations, and training within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a relevant graduate degree and experience in clinical psychology. This position offers a competitive salary and full-time opportunities across multiple service areas.

Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia is essential.
• Evidence of experience in advanced clinical psychological services for children and adolescents is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical psychology assessment and intervention services.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams dealing with complex mental health disorders.
• Implement advanced treatment protocols and provide training for clinical psychologists.

Skills

Advanced clinical psychology

Expert consultation

Training and supervision

Clinical expertise in mental health disorders

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Senior Clinical Psychologist – Mental Health Salary: HSO Grade 3 $158,564 - $167,547 per annum pro rata. Location: Perth Metropolitan Area. Unit / Division: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time. Position No: Pool Ref CAMHSSCP26 Closing Date: 2026-01-23 4:00 PM.

CRVCID No. 710936

This is a Recruitment Pool with Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities available across CAMHS directorates with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency available.

• Permanent positions :
• : multiple FTE
• : multiple FTE

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 Role:

CAMHS isseeking to appoint board-approved Senior Clinical Psychologists who can provide an advanced clinical psychological service to infants, children, young people, and their families as well as consultation, education, and supervision, on complex mental health / psychological disorders within a multidisciplinary and professional team context.

Senior Clinical Psychologist positions are available within our three CAMHS directorates and you will be asked to submit your work preferences with your application submission.

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist at CAMHS, you will provide expert clinical psychology assessment and intervention services for complex mental health disorders in children and adolescents, contribute to multidisciplinary teams with a high level of expertise, and maintain a strong awareness of current clinical practice and research.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provision of a high level of clinical expertise at both systems and individual level relating to complex mental health / psychological disorders.
• Expert consultation regarding services and / or policies and procedures, with other clinical psychologists and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordination and implementation of advanced treatment protocols or assessment procedures relating to complex mental health / psychological disorders and disseminating to other health professionals.
• Provision of training and supervision at a highly advanced level for students, registrars, clinical psychologists and / or other health professionals.
• Implementation of training programs for clinical psychologists and / or other professionals. And psychological research and / or evaluation including the areas of complex mental health / psychological disorders in children and adolescents.

Your role will align with the WA Health Code of Conduct and CAHS's vision and values, ensuring a commitment to governance, integrity, safety, and quality in the delivery of healthcare services.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• Evidence of your Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia. (Essential criteria 1).
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 5 pages maximum.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager / Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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).

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.