The Role
* Provide comprehensive, evidence based clinical assessment, treatment, and assertive case management services, including the development and implementation of specialist treatment programs, group programs, community education and the provision of specialist interventions as required.
* Assist the Team Leader and CAMHS Specialty group as required to implement the model of discipline specific professional supervision employed within CAMHS, including the coordination of peer supervision programs, students and less experienced staff as required.
* Provide expert advice in regional and state forums as required.
You will need
* A minimum of five years post graduate experience, with extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of mental health issues in relation to infants, children and adolescents and their families/carers.
* Advanced knowledge, experience and skills in specialised CAMHS and discipline-specific assessment, and the formulation and provision of treatment to infants, children, adolescents and their families consistent with best-practice models.
* Extensive experience and knowledge of effective liaison and consultation with other services and agencies in the context of providing specialised mental health assessment, advice and training.
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 to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$131,122 to $138,984 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025.
Salary Packaging
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.
Allowances
* Please note that access to salaries beyond $138,984 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Eligibility
* Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
* Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current Driver's Licence
* Relevant postgraduate qualification
* Significant clinical paediatric experience with children and adolescents presenting with social, emotional, learning, and behavioural problems.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
How to apply
* Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
* You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
* Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact
Nicole Howard
Team Leader
6166 0588
nicole.howard@ths.tas.gov.au
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