Clinical Nurse Specialist - Out of Home Care Mental Health Team (529481) Australia, Tas Oct 20, 2024 The 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 a Clinical Nurse Specialist role in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Out of Home Care (OOHC) program.
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 Clinical Nurse Specialists 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 being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, OOHC).
The Clinical Nurse Specialist 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: Be 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). Undertake clinical services through evidence-based assessment, therapies, and case management, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs. Work with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Participate in supervision, peer support, and ongoing professional learning opportunities. Collaborate with care teams, including Child Safety Services, NGOs, Schools, psychiatrists, GPs, and other agencies to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care. Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment: Permanent 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: $103,466 - $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package 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 may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type. A multi-disciplinary allowance may apply to this position. Essential Criteria: Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed an accredited hospital-based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse. Current Working with Children Registration. Desirable Criteria: Current Driver's Licence. Holds, or is working towards, postgraduate mental health qualifications. How to Apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure 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. Contact: Will Skadden
Acting Team Leader – CYMHS Extended
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