Allied Health Professional - HITH (Acute Mental Health)Job Title: Allied Health Professional Level 3 - Acute Care Team (Mental Health)Location: South TasmaniaSalary: Competitive, aligned with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement Why Join Us? Community-Based Acute Mental Health Care SettingWork with a Collaborative, Multidisciplinary TeamFlexible Working Hours and Supportive EnvironmentAbout the Role & Client We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Allied Health Professional to join the Acute Care Team (Mental Health) in South Tasmania. This position involves delivering hospital-level care in community settings as part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team. The service operates seven days a week from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, ensuring responsive and person-centered care. You'll provide specialized, trauma-informed support to adults in crisis, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff to deliver holistic treatment plans.
Suitable Allied Health Professionals: Social WorkersOccupational TherapistsOther suitably qualified and registered Allied Health PractitionersKey Responsibilities Provide assertive, community-based mental health care, including assessments, risk management, and individualized therapeutic interventions.Engage actively with patients, families, and carers, using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices.Collaborate with team members to facilitate safe discharge and continuity of care, coordinating with general practitioners and community service providers.Deliver evidence-based therapies and interventions directly in the consumer's home or community facilities.Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives, clinical documentation, and professional development activities.Skills & Requirements Qualifications: Approved allied health degree and relevant registration with a National Board, or full membership/eligibility with a professional association for self-regulated professions.Experience: Minimum of two years post-graduate experience in a clinical mental health setting, with demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic interventions.Essential Checks: Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration and other pre-employment checks.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.Established relationships with local service providers to enhance community mental health support.How to Apply Submit your application to Emma Leck at ******, or contact 02 9067 4*** for more details.
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