Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS (528048)

Please note this position is also being advertised as Allied Health Professional - CYMHS (528048d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist for CYMHS Youth Mental Health program, in the South of Tasmania.
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Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the South of Tasmania. 

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist with experience in acute mental health, complex case management, assessment, and trauma informed therapy.  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 in Tasmania is growing! We are seeking passionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide clinical services with young people experiencing mental health concerns. The position available is within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be part of the Youth Mental Health 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.

• Office based in Hobart City Centre
• The Southern area of Tasmania is a beautiful area to live and raise children.
• Easy access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities which embrace an outdoor lifestyle.
• Great restaurants, cafes and art galleries.

The role will include:

• Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services young people who are experiencing mental health issues.
• Undertaking clinical services through the provision of case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including group programs
• Working alongside innovative consultant psychiatrists and team leaders to develop new youth mental health services in Tasmania. 
• 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.  

For more information about our amazing state please click on and explore the following website: Brand Tasmania | Tasmanian

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 45.6 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: $103,466 - $109,165 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Allowances:

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.

Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type.
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), an