Clinical Nurse Consultant - Triage OPMHS (529982d)

*** The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Triage OPMHS (529982d) vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health - Triage OPMHS (529982) and only one position will be filled on merit.

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The OPMHS Community team:

• Is a dynamic and supportive workplace within Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), that prides itself on a collaborative and multidisciplinary team approach. 
• Acknowledges the skills and experience of its team members and allowing them to work, largely autonomously travelling across the southern part of Tasmania visiting clients in their homes and in Residential Aged Care facilities.
• Is located at the Repatriation Centre, close to nice coffee shops and lunch locations at Salamanca and Battery Point

The Role:

• Day to day oversight of a regional Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS) triage service and all linked staffing and physical resources.
• Initial assessment and triage of all office hours contacts and referrals to the Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS) to determine the nature and appropriateness of the same, formulate an initial service response and set timeframes for management.
• Deliver assertive, comprehensive community-based mental health triage services which includes conducting comprehensive initial, assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, formulating initial management plans, delivering brief psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducation and facilitating appropriate, timely ongoing internal and external referrals as required.
• Proactively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and deliver comprehensive and effective handovers of all referrals to Older Persons Mental Health Services (OPMHS) and, as required ACS, CCS and CAMHS streams.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of effective relationships and communication channels with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, to promote timely and seamless access to specialist services and transfers of care.
• As this is a new role within Older Persons Mental Health Services South (OPMHS South) it is an exciting opportunity to develop the role and help this team to grown and innovate as we undergo a reform

You will need:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality mental health care in an older person’s mental health setting with a particular focus on triage assessments, risk assessments, brief psychological interventions and developing initial management plans.
•   Extensive demonstrated experience working in a community mental health setting in a leadership or autonomous clinical role and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant philosophies, such as trauma informed care and recovery principles, policies and procedures and associated legislation which impact upon the community-based setting.
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise clinical and administrative tasks within a busy environment subject to work pressure and change.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time/part time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible. 

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the succes