Clinical Psychologist - Multisystemic Therapy Programme

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child and Adolescent Health Service is seeking applications for Clinical Psychologist Registrars and Clinical Psychologists to deliver mental health services to children and adolescents. The role includes providing psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and embrace the values of compassion, collaboration, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with psychological assessments and intervention planning.
• Engagement in professional development and supervision.
• Must possess a current clinical psychology registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and community-based therapies.
• Conduct psychological assessments.
• Provide training and consultation on psychological matters.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Family Therapy

Education

Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

Please note that from 1 July 2025 the salary increases to HSO Grade 1 $110,666 - 119,660 or Grade 2 $130,265 - $153,151 per annum.

Remuneration for MST Clinicians (Grade 1 & Grade 2 Clinical Psychologists), includes MST Allowance which is valued as an additional 11.57% of each clinician’s Base salary.

VCID No. 679381

The CAMHS MST Program is seeking applications from Clinical Psychologist Registrars (Grade 1) & Clinical Psychologists (Grade 2)

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments, we currently have appointments for six (6) months available, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The MST Allowance is reimbursement for highly variable full-time working hours of MST Clinical roles.

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.

About The Role:

Clinical Psychologist Registrar Position Profile: As an MST Grade 1 Clinical Psychologist Registrar, you will deliver quality psychological care within our service including the provision of psychological assessments, evidence based psychological interventions and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive clinical management and intervention planning.

Some Of Your Key Accountabilities Will Include:

• Delivering individual, dyadic, group, clinic and community-based therapies, including (but not limited to) cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and family therapy.
• Conducting psychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and family functioning.
• Providing consultation, advice, and training on psychological matters to colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging in professional development and supervision towards full registration.
• Maintaining client records, complying with guidelines for therapy and testing materials, and contributing to performance monitoring and improvement.
  
  

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.

An appointee may progress to Clinical Psychologist Grade 2 upon successful completion of a Board approved supervised period of practice and gaining endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia and AHPRA.

Clinical Psychologist Position Profile: As an MST Clinical Psychologist (Grade 2) you will deliver clinical services, provide quality psychological care within our service including the provision of psychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive clinical management and intervention planning.

Some Of Your Key Accountabilities Will Include:

• Delivering individual, dyadic, group, community, and clinic-based therapies, including (but not limited to) cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and family therapy.
• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and family functioning through interviews, behavioural observations, and psychometric and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Providing consultation on psychological matters to colleagues, liaising with community agencies for client clinical management, and delivering education and training on psychological topics across disciplines.
• Participation in performance monitoring and evaluation and research of an applied clinical and evaluative nature.
• Supervision to Clinical Psychologist Registrars and trainees, ensuring compliance with the Psychologists Board of Australia (as per Board Approved Supervisor status).
  
  

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.

MST clinical role is “out-reach work” to client homes, including after-hours. Most of the out-reach clinical work in the community is performed alone.

There is comprehensive supervision and weekly oversight of all MST clinical work for both Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Psychologist Registrars.

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 current registration by the Psychology Board of Australia. (Essential criteria 1)
• Overseas applicants need to have completed endorsement of their qualifications through the Psychology Board AHPRA and must include this documentation with their application.
• A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum.
• Evidence of current and valid driver’s license (Essential Criteria 8)
• Your current Clinical Psychology registration status (Grade 1 registrar, or fully registered Grade 2), by responding to the relevant question on the application form.
  

Please provide 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

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Mark Porter: [e-mail] or 0408 743 150 with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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. 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 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.

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 21/11/2025.

About Our CAMHS Directorates

• Community CAMHS– Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
• Specialist Services and Day Programs– The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs.
• Acute CAMHS– Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children’s Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Consultation Liaison, Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.
  
  

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.

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.

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.