The WA parliamentary question addresses the availability of child psychologists in the South West region, revealing a single full-time equivalent position and a vacant position. While there are no waiting lists within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, patients are referred to private providers.

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Asked
22 October 2014
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I refer to child psychologists in the South West region, and I ask: (a) how many fulltime equivalent positions are located in the South West and where are they located; (b) how many positions are currently vacant; (c) what is the wait time for a consultation; and (d) how many children are currently on the wait list for a consultation?

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Answered
2 December 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
41 days
As at 22 October 2014 -
(a) 1.0 full time equivalent (FTE) clinical psychologist based in Bunbury who services the South West.
(b) 1.0 FTE.
(c-d) There are currently no waiting lists with the South West Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for consultation. Patients requiring specific psychology services are referred to private and/or non-government providers.

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