The Role:

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families? Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of mental health care within a young person’s home? Then come and join our new Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) service!

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Youth Hospital in The Home (Y-HiTH) is a new service for the North West region, based in Devonport.

Within the scope of the youth worker role, working under the direction of the team and as part of an agreed multidisciplinary care plan:  

• Provide mentorship to young people experiencing psychological, emotional or behavioural problems as part of the Y-HiTH multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate activities that support connection of young people with their family, community, and culture that contribute to improved individual outcomes.
• Enable and support young people to develop and maintain positive relationships, so they can participate in school, vocational training, or employment opportunities.
• Effectively advocate the views of the young people to assist in the improvement of individual outcomes.
• Provide support, education and information, where appropriate to carers, family members and partners of young people 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Position Features

Hospital in the Home (HiTH) services are highly mobile outreach teams providing treatment in the consumer’s home.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The Y-HiTH team will work with the young person and their family/significant others to develop an individual treatment plan that supports their recovery. With multiple home visits occurring everyday and additional support via telephone and telehealth, young people will receive comparable treatment from Y-HiTH as they would from an inpatient admission.

Our aim is to support young people (16 to 24 years old) who may be experiencing an acute episode of mental illness to receive treatment in their home and within the community, rather than being admitted to an inpatient mental health unit, or as part of a discharge plan from hospital.

Details of appointment:

Multiple Permanent full time, day worker positions, working up to 76 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: $67,193 to $70,993 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefit 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Working with Children Registration
• Current Drivers Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Cert IV in relevant area, for example Youth Work, Community Services, or Disability
• Experience working with young people in a similar role
• A current “Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)” Certificate
• Mental Health First Aid (or similar)

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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:

529959 529960 529961 Youth Worker - Y-HITH HSO5 (July 2024) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

Name: Dion Butler
Position: Team Leader - Ext. Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)
Phone number: 0412 364 453
Email address: dion.butler@ths.tas.gov.au 

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.