Allied Health Family Therapist

Allied Health Family Therapist Salary: HSO Level P3 $135,972 - $140,644 pro rata or RN SRN Level 4 $141,535 pro rata Location: Central Office Unit/Division: WACHS - Central Office > Mental Health Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Position No: / Closing Date: 4:00 PM Attachments:

This is a fixed term, full time or part time appointment, based in Central Office, for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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.

Area Profile: WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Mental Health Central Office (MHCO) is a skilled and dynamic team drawing on a wide range of experience and backgrounds to reflect diversity in cultural, consumer, peer and clinical perspectives across a range of functions to support and develop contemporary mental health and alcohol and other drugs services across the state. WACHS mental health services provide a broad range of clinical services including face to face and virtual service delivery formats.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Mental Health Central Office (MHCO) is a skilled and dynamic team drawing on a wide range of experience and backgrounds to reflect diversity in cultural, consumer, peer and clinical perspectives across a range of functions to support and develop contemporary mental health and alcohol and other drugs services across the state. WACHS mental health services provide a broad range of clinical services including face to face and virtual service delivery formats.

Since being released in March 2022, the Final Report of the Ministerial Taskforce into Public Mental Health Services for Infants, Children and Adolescent aged 0 – 18 years in Western Australia has informed the funding priorities of the Mental Health Commission.

As part of this, WACHS MHCO has received new funding to establish the WACHS ICAMHS Specialist Hub (WISH) , with the expectation the service commences 1 July 2026. WISH will operate as an adjunct to local ICAMHS teams, embedding specialist assessment, treatment, intervention, consultation and review as a remote member of the regional care team. In addition to clinical service delivery, WISH plays a critical capacity building role by supporting regional ICAMHS workforce capability and development, strengthening clinical networks, and supporting sustainable models of specialist care delivery aligned with contemporary, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.

Position profile: WACHS MHCO is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual for the role of Family Therapy Specialist.

This Family Therapist Specialist role is responsible for specialist assessment, treatment, intervention, consultation and review as a remote member of the regional care team, utilising advanced clinical skills in their specialty area, predominantly via telehealth.

In addition to clinical service delivery, the Family Therapist Specialist role is responsible for capacity building by supporting workforce capability and development, supervision, mentoring, strengthening clinical networks, and supporting sustainable models of specialist care delivery aligned with contemporary, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice, in their specialty area or discipline.

During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position while upholding WACHS’ values.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.