Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Award/Classification:
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North
Location:
52 Frankland St, Launceston
We are seeking an Allied Health Professional to work in collaboration with other staff within Community Mental Health Services, Inpatient Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services and a range of community service providers, to deliver improved outcomes and experiences for people who are experiencing acute mental health concerns.
The Team:
You will be part of a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who are passionate and committed to our work and the community. Our team supports contemporary, evidence-based practices, professional support, and opportunities for growth. We are a growing team of high-achieving professionals who strive to make a positive difference to the lives of adults in the north of Tasmania.
The Role:
* You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed care, in accordance with National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policies, and procedures, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies.
* You will undertake the delivery of quality care to consumers, families, and carers of the Acute Care Team/Continuing Care Team (ACT/CCT) service, based on best practice principles including Recovery Oriented Practice, the Triangle of Care Framework, and Trauma-Informed Care, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
Details of appointment:
This is a 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.
The salary for this position is $73,834 - $111,364 per annum, plus an employer contribution of 11.5% superannuation.
Benefits:
* 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Requirements:
* 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 Driver's Licence.
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled, or has its conditions altered.
Desirable criteria:
* Specific experience either working in, or research in, a mental health-related field or area, including university placements.
Contact information:
If you require further information, please contact Jacqueline Brown, Team Leader - Adult and Older Persons Community Mental Health Service, on (03) 6777 4985 or jac.brown@ths.tas.gov.au
About working at the Department of Health:
We value compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything we do. We encourage applicants from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.