Allied Health Professional

Overview

The Department of Health is seeking qualified Allied Health Professionals for CYMHS Out of Home Care Team in the North of Tasmania. Please note these positions are also being advertised as Clinical Nurse Specialists in the North; these positions will be filled on merit. Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the North and Northwest of Tasmania.

Role focus

We are seeking allied health professionals with experience in complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy. Experience in mental health or a relevant sector is ideal. You would be working within a well-supported, innovative, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with young people and their families.

Our Aim

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in Tasmania is growing. We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Practitioners to provide clinical services to young people and their families/significant others experiencing mental health concerns. The positions available are within our new teams, developed under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).

The role

The out of home care practitioner will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, and with external stakeholders. The role will include:

• Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to young people, and their families/carers.
• Undertaking clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
• Working alongside innovative team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to develop new youth mental health services in Tasmania.
• Leading and working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
• Applicants who have undertaken training in relevant and appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate (e.g., CBT, DBT, Family Therapy, ACT) would be highly regarded.

Locations and team details

• Three positions are available in the North.
• Based in Launceston CBD.
• The North of the state offers natural beauty and easy access to Cataract Gorge, waterfalls, bush walks, beaches, and mountain biking tracks.
• Launceston is a great place to raise children with access to prestigious schools.

An attractive relocation package and support for international visa requirements may be available for successful applicants.

Details of Appointment

Three permanent full-time day worker positions, 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. The selection process may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to twelve months.

• Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum, with employer 12% superannuation on top.
• Salary packaging and benefits may include living expenses up to $9,010 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 each FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
• Salary range aligned with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Eligibility and Desirable Qualifications

Essential criteria:

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional qualification/program and registration with the relevant National Board, or full membership/eligibility with the relevant professional association for self-regulated professions.
• Current Working with Children Registration.
• Registration/licence requirements must remain current and valid; changes must be reported to the Employer.

Desirable criteria:

• Postgraduate experience in mental health related to CAMHS.
• A minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience in child, adolescent and/or youth mental health or a relevant field.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Benefits and Allowances

• Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a weekly rate per person or per family.
• Professional Development Allowance up to $1,000 per annum.

How to Apply

Apply Online by clicking the Apply button. Complete a 1–2 page application referencing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Note: We do not require a separate statement addressing selection criteria. Attachments should be in Word or PDF format. Have two referees ready before applying. Download the Statement of Duties and related documents for overview of duties, program, and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide

• Allied Health Professional - CAMHS HP03 (WORD)
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

Contact for more information

Name: Katie Knights
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Team Leader CYMHS North
Phone:
Email:

Important information

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