Allied Health Professional - Lead Practitioner (529956) Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Friday 18 October, 2024 11:55 PM AEST. Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4 Employment type: Full Time Region: North West Location: Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in the North, Northwest or South of Tasmania. The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for three Allied Health Lead Practitioners for CYMHS Out Of Home Care program (529956) vacancies, one in the North, one in the North West and one in the South of Tasmania.
We are seeking senior allied health professionals with experience in clinical leadership, complex case management, assessment, and trauma informed therapy within mental health or a relevant/related sector. You would be working within a well-supported, innovative, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with children and young people.
Our Aim:
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Tasmania is growing! We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Practitioners to provide clinical services to children and young people experiencing mental health concerns who are in out of home care. The Lead Practitioner will be part of the Out of Home Care 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 leadership to the team. The role will include:
Being part of a dynamic and well-supported team committed to delivering high quality trauma informed mental health services to children and young people who are in out of home care. 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 child and 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. Three positions are available, one in the North, one in the Northwest and one in the South.
North
Based in Launceston CBD. The North of the state is an area of natural beauty with easy access to the Cataract Gorge, 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.
North West
Office is based in Burnie and Devonport. The Northwest Coast is an area of Tasmania with easy access to beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities across the small cities and townships that make up this region.
South
Office based in Hobart City Centre The Southern area of Tasmania is a beautiful place to live and raise children. Easy access to beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities.
An attractive relocation package and support for international visa requirements may be available for successful applicants. Multiple permanent full time day worker positions working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Salary:
$120,114 - $130,181 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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.
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.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. Please note:
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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