Allied Health Professional (526419dL8)

This position is for an Allied Health Professional (526419dL8). The position is also being advertised as a Registered Nurse - (526419L8). The position will be filled on a merit basis.

The Team:

Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Hobart, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care through both in-community and outreach services. We work closely with individuals, their families, and both formal and informal support networks to help older people live their best lives.

At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.

Our service is currently undergoing an exciting period of reform. While change can be challenging, it also brings opportunity — a chance to shape the future of mental health care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable members of our community. What could be more rewarding than that?

To learn more about our services and how we support older adults — visit Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Allied Health Professional will:

• Undertake the delivery of quality care to clients of the Older Persons Mental Health Service based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. 
• Provide a specialist assessment and treatment service to clients of Older Persons Mental Health Service and their families or carers. 
• Promote community awareness in relation to mental health and act as a consultant to other agencies about the support and management of clients with mental health and dementia needs.

You will need to:

• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
• Provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health and/or dementia problems, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
• Function as an active member of a 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.

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 part time, day worker position, working 60.8 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.

Salary Packaging:

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