Regional Complex Care Coordinator

The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Regional Complex Care Coordinator - CYMHS ) vacancy - one position in the North and one in the North West. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Regional Complex Care Co-ordinator - CYMHS d) and only one position in each region 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 children and young people in the North or North West of Tasmania.
We are seeking a senior Allied Health Professional with experience in complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy, and within mental health or relevant related sector would be ideal. You would be working within a well supported, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide, clinical co ordination, assessment and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of young people and their families/significant others who present with very high and complex care needs.
This newly created role will be supporting an identified cohort of young people and the people/services involved in their care. These children and young people who have complex mental health issues, experience and face a difficult future and warrant specialist expertise to intervene as early as possible to change their life trajectory and bring about better quality of life outcomes.
Our Aim
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Tasmania is growing. We are seeking passionate and dedicated senior clinicians to provide clinical services to children, young people and their families/significant others experiencing complex mental health concerns. These new positions will work alongside existing CYMHS services and have been developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care.
The Regional Complex Case Coordinator will have a passion for providing a person centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical coordination.
Leadership training is available and provided by the Tasmanian Health Service in partnership with University of Tasmania.
The role will include
Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to children, young people, and their families/carers
Providing specialist clinical coordination service that supports right place, right care principles to facilitate determined need, and undertaking high level assessments and developing an individual plan that includes bringing together the right mix of services across government and non government agencies.
Promoting a positive working culture by developing effective partnerships and exceptional working relationships with all stakeholders, both within the Agency and with external community service providers, and providing services that are person centred, high quality, sustainable and responsive to ongoing quality improvement
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
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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Location
North
Based in Launceston CBD.
Northern Tasmania is an area of natural beauty where you will have easy access to the Cataract Gorge, waterfalls, bush walks, beautiful beaches, and excellent mountain biking tracks.
Launceston is a great place to raise children with access to some of Tasmania's prestigious schools.
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North West
Based in either Devonport or Burnie
The Northwest Coast is an area of Tasmania where you have easy access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities spread across the small cities and townships that make up this region. It is truly a beautiful part of lutruwita
Details of appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 25 June 2027.
*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. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
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
Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
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.
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, or Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
Current Driver's Licence.
Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
Documentation
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: , , Regional Complex Care Coordinator CYMHS Jan 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.
*Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted for this role.
Contact
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the designated person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Dion Butler
Team Leader - Child and Youth Mental Health Services CYMHS
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