Allied Health Professional - Out of Home Care Mental Health Team (529481d)Australia, TasOct 20, 2024The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Professional role in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Out of Home Care (OOHC) program. This position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in southern Tasmania!We are seeking passionate and dedicated allied health professionals with experience in complex case management, assessment, and trauma-informed individual and family therapies.Our Aim:CYMHS in Tasmania is growing! The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, OOHC).The Allied Health Professional will be part of the OOHC 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.Responsibilities include:Being part of a dynamic and well-supported team committed to delivering high-quality, multisystemic, mental health services to children and young people in out of home care (OOHC).Undertaking clinical services through the provision of evidence-based assessment, therapies, and case management including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.Working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.Participating in supervision, peer support, and ongoing professional learning opportunities.Collaborating with care teams – that may include Child Safety Services, NGOs, Schools, psychiatrists, GP's, and other Agencies – to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care.The Out of Home Care (OOHC) Mental Health Team:An exciting opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace.An outreach role based in the Hobart CBD.Great access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks, and other recreational activities.Great restaurants, cafes, and art galleries.Details of AppointmentPermanent full-time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.Salary: $106,966 - $118,114 per annum. Our Employer 11% 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.Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.Minimum Requirements:Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; orTertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; orTertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW; orTertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.Current Working with Children Registration.Desirable Criteria:Current Driver's License.Postgraduate experience in mental health in relation to CYMHS.How to ApplyApply 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.Will SkaddenActing Team Leader – CYMHS ExtendedPhone: 0484 959 225Email: ****** 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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