Clinical Lead - Head to Health Kids - CAMHS (528420d)(North)Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide ServicesApplications must be submitted by Saturday 01 February, 2025 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4$123,717 to $134,336 per annumEmployment type:Full TimeRegion:NorthThe Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Lead (528420d) vacancy.
The North H2HK Tas Service will be operationally and clinically managed by CAMHS North.
It is being established in partnership with the Department of Education, Children and Young People, CFLCs, Professional Support Services, Child and Family Services, and will work closely with other government, non-government, and primary care programs and services.Our aim:We are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to establish and lead the Head to Health Kids Tas Service multidisciplinary team in Northern Tasmania.
The senior clinician will have a passion for working collaboratively with existing child and family services to deliver evidence-based early interventions.
The Clinical Lead will establish and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver secondary level mental health assessment and intervention for infants, children, and their families and caregivers, experiencing emerging complexity regarding emotional, social, relational, and behavioral functioning.The role will:Coordinate and plan the establishment of a regional H2HK ServiceOversee place-based operation of the North H2HK Tas Service, operationally supported as part of the regional CAMHSFacilitate extensive cross-agency and cross-sector engagement, co-planning, and continuing service coordination and integrationCover the delivery of a range of specialist and coordinated early interventions, in close partnership with the CFLC service setting, School Professional Support Services, and other relevant servicesProvide clinical leadership to a H2HK multidisciplinary team.What you will be creating:The National H2HK initiative is being rolled out in Tasmania with three locations to be established in each region (South, North West, North) in partnership with existing CFLCs, DECYP Professional School Support Services, and other relevant services.
H2HK Tas will be an integrated secondary level mental health service for emerging complexity for the 0-12 year age group, and will represent an important addition to a child and family mental health stepped care model in Tasmania.
This early intervention service will enable families to access a range of evidence-based individual and group interventions and supports for mild to moderate emotional, behavioral, social, relational, and developmental challenges.Details of Appointment:Fixed term full-time day worker position (with on-call) working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.Salary: $123,717 - $134,336 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.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.Desirable Criteria: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.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion, or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex-related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.For more information:Marc NicklasonPosition: A/Team Leader – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services NorthPhone: 6777 2277Email: ****** 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.We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and selection criteria.
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