Allied Health Professional - CAMHS (528048d)Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 07 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
Employment type:Part Time
Region:South
Location: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.
The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Professional for CYMHS Youth Mental Health program, in the South of Tasmania.
Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CYMHS (528048) and only one position will be filled on merit. We are seeking an allied health professional 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 Allied Health Professionals 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 Allied Health Professional 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.
The role will include: Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to 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 team leaders and consultant psychiatrists 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.
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: $106,966 - $118,114 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% 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. 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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.Current Working with Children Registration
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.
It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role.Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role.Current Driver's Licence.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Apply Online.
Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Will Skadden
Position: Acting Team Leader - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Phone number: 0484 959 225
Email address: ******
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