Overview
The Role: As part of a CYMHS multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Statewide and Mental Health principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Allied Health Professional will undertake the delivery of quality client care services utilising evidence-based best practice and recovery principles within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework.
Responsibilities
* Undertake the delivery of quality client care services utilising evidence-based best practice and recovery principles within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework.
* Provide assessment, treatment and assertive case management to clients of CYMHS and their families or carers in relation to mental health issues and in accordance with discipline specific skills, abilities and experience.
* Promotes community awareness in relation to mental health and liaise with other Agencies regarding the support and management of clients with mental health needs.
Qualifications and requirements
* Contemporary knowledge and experience of child and youth mental health service care principles including statutory requirements, assessment, risk assessment, safety planning and the ability to implement this in the practice setting.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to CYMHS, with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
* Possession of a sound level of interpersonal skills with the ability to consult, liaise, negotiate, provide training and work co-operatively within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team, and the broader service system.
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. It also 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 a natural lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients, and embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant. For a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies (full time, part time, and casual).
Salary: Allied Health Professional Level 1-2 — $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. 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 and benefits
You’ll have access to salary packaging for a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 plus $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other eligible benefits. The following allowances may be available:
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum
Other benefits
* Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for overseas appointees, and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a low weekly cost (per person and family rates apply).
More information about employee benefits is available internally.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
* Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
* Current Working with Children Registration
Desirable criteria:
* Postgraduate experience in an area relevant to the role
* Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role
* Current Driver’s Licence
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the Apply button to answer important questions about your application. You will be prompted to submit a 1–2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the listed contact person for details about the vacancy. Name: Shani Tattam, Team Leader. Phone: (03) 6777 2277. Email: shani.tattam@dhhs.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. Additional information and resources can be found through official Tasmanian health career channels.
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