The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service provides a tertiary level antenatal and postnatal mental health service for women and infants in the south of the state. Services include triage and assessment, psychological support, medication management, in-reach to the hospital, and outpatient clinics delivered within a multi-disciplinary environment.
The Role:
The Senior Clinical Psychologist – CAMHS provides specialist assessment and treatment services to pregnant women involved in antenatal care at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and follow-up treatment services to mothers/fathers and their infant in the 12 months postpartum.
You will need
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:
$123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement
Salary Packaging:
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.
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Expertise in infant mental health and experience in infant mental health/perinatal psychology.
- Experience in teaching at a post graduate level.
- Experience in the clinical supervision of postgraduate clinical students.
- Expertise in design and conduct of research and data analysis.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Alisha Daniels
Team Leader CAMHS South
Phone number: (03) 6166 0588
Email address: alisha.daniels@ths.tas.gov.au
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