The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Professional role in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Out of Home Care (OOHC) program. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in southern Tasmania!
We are seeking passionate and dedicated allied health professionals with experience in complex case management, assessment and trauma informed individual and family therapies.
Our Aim:
CYMHS in Tasmania is growing! The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, OOHC).
The Allied Health Professional will be part of the OOHC Program and will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach, trauma informed therapy, and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical care.
The role will include:
- Being part of a dynamic and well-supported team committed to delivering high-quality, multisystemic, mental health services to children and young people in out of home care (OOHC).
- Undertaking clinical services through the provision of evidence-based assessment, therapies, and case management including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
- Working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Participating in supervision, peer support and ongoing professional learning opportunities.
- Collaborating with care teams – that may include Child Safety Services, NGOs, Schools, psychiatrists, GP’s and other Agencies – to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Out of Home Care (OOHC) Mental Health Team:
- An exciting opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
- An outreach role based in the Hobart CBD.
- The Southern area of Tasmania is a beautiful area to live and raise children.
- Easy access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities which embrace an outdoor lifestyle.
- Great restaurants, cafes, and art galleries.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary: $106,966 - $118,114 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW; or
- Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s License
- Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to CYMHS
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Will Skadden
Acting Team Leader – CYMHS Extended
Phone: 0484 959 225
Email: will.skadden@ths.tas.gov.au
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