Allied Health Professional-Head to Health Phone ServicePlease note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist-Head to Health Phone Service (530838d) and multiple positions will be filled on merit. 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.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $110,425 - $121,907 per annum.
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.Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.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 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.Desirable Criteria: Current Driver's Licence.Please note applications close 5 January 2025 at 11:55PM.
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