We are seeking suitably qualified applicants for one Allied Health Lead Practitioner for CYMHS Youth Mental Health (529953) in the North and one in the Northwest of Tasmania.
Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (529953d) in the North and only one position will be filled on merit.
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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 North and Northwest of Tasmania.
We are seeking senior allied health professionals with experience in clinical leadership, complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy, and within mental health or relevant/related sector would be ideal. 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:
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Practitioners to provide clinical services to young people and their families/significant others experiencing mental health concerns. The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).
The Lead Practitioner will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical leadership to the team.
- Leadership training is available and provided by the Tasmanian Health Service in partnership with University of Tasmania.
The role will include:
- Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to young people, and their families/carers.
- Undertaking clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs
- Working alongside innovative team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to develop new youth mental health services in Tasmania.
- Leading and 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.
One position is available in the North.
North
- Based in Launceston CBD.
- The North of the state is an area of natural beauty where you will have easy access to the Cataract George, waterfalls, bush walks, beautiful beaches, and excellent mountain biking tracks.
- Launceston is a great place to raise children with access to some of Tasmania’s prestigious schools.
- It is truly a beautiful part of Kanamaluka/Lutruwita.!
One allied Health position in the Northwest
- Office is based in Burnie and Devonport.
- The Northwest Coast is an area of Tasmania where you have easy access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities spread across the small cities and townships that make up this region. It is truly a beautiful part of lutruwita!
An attractive relocation package and support for international visa requirements may be available for successful applicants.
Details of Appointment
One permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- 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 and part time vacancies.
Salary: $123,717 - $134,336 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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
- Relocation assistance and visa support may be available for the right applicant.
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in child, adolescent and/or youth mental health or relevant field.
- Training in relevant and appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Current Driver’s Licence
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty.
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
