Health Professional Officer - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

133492.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Therapeutic Intervention, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Assertive Outreach, Professional Development, Supervision, Quality Initiatives, Mental Health Services, Child Mental Health, Adolescent Mental Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 3, Psychologist Level 3 (PN 50778) Health Professional Level 3 Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Psychologist Level 3 Salary: $123,014 - $133,492 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Closing Date: 8 April 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. About the Role: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides assessment and treatment for children and young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues. The Health Professional Officer works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary assertive outreach team to provide assessment and therapeutic intervention to young people at high risk of developing serious, long term mental illness. The Health Professional Officer within the team is expected to be actively involved in professional development and supervision, participate in quality initiatives, and contribute to the multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the role is required to be available to work within all program areas of CAMHS, as service needs arise. Please note • An Order of Merit may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a 12-month period. • This is a multi-classified position with possibility of appointment at Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist. There is only one position available. • Appointment to the position may be based on written application and referee reports only. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jordan Brown on (02) 5124 6530 or at Jordan.Brown@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Health Professional Officer collaborates within a multidisciplinary assertive outreach team to deliver assessment and therapeutic intervention to young people at high risk of developing serious, long-term mental illness. The role also requires active involvement in professional development, supervision, quality initiatives, and covering all program areas of CAMHS as service needs dictate.