Allied Health Professional-Head to Health Phone Service (530838)Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Mental Health, A&D Directorate
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
Employment type:Full Time, Part Time
Region:South
Location:175 Collins St, Hobart
The Department of Health is seeking a highly self-motivated Allied Health Professional (Head to Health Phone Service) to join the Mental Health Services team located in Southern Tasmania.
The Role: Provide advice and information to callers of the Head to Health Phone Service, including consumers, carers and health professionals, about mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services and supports.Complete mental health assessments over the phone using the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) and refer individuals to appropriate services according to their identified level of care.Provide leadership, secondary consultation, case review and assistance to other clinical and non-clinical team members.You will need: A minimum of two years post-graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to mental health services.Ability to build rapport to manage sensitive and difficult situations in an empathetic manner.Demonstrated capability to establish and maintain relationships and partnerships to improve outcomes for clients, carers, and internal and external stakeholders.Details of appointment: Multiple fixed term full time and part time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.
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 - $121,907 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver's Licence.What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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.
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