Allied Health Professional - Out of Home Care Mental Health Team (529808d)

The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Professional (529808d) - Out of Home Care Mental Health Team vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (529808) and only one position 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 southern Tasmania!

We are seeking passionate and dedicated allied health professionals with experience in complex case management, assessment and trauma informed individual and family therapies.  Note, knowledge and experience working in mental health services and out of home care would be ideal.

Our Aim:

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in Tasmania is growing! The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, OOHC).

The Allied Health Professional will be part of the OOHC Program and will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach, trauma informed therapy, and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical care.

The role will include:

• Being part of a dynamic and well-supported team committed to delivering high-quality, multisystemic, mental health services to children and young people in out of home care (OOHC).
• Undertaking clinical services through the provision of evidence-based assessment, therapies, and case management including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
• Working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in supervision, peer support and ongoing professional learning opportunities.
• Collaborating with care teams – that may include Child Safety Services, NGOs, Schools, psychiatrists, GP’s and other Agencies – to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care.

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:

One Permanent full time, day worker position, working 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: 

$110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

Benefits available to eligible candidate

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. 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• 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