The Team
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Youth Forensic Mental Health team is a specialist, multidisciplinary team within the Department of Health that provides mental health assessment, treatment and case management to young people involved in, or at risk of involvement in, the justice system.
The Role
* Under the supervision of the senior allied health staff and within a supportive multidisciplinary team, provide community‐based mental health support to young people and their families, including triage, assessment, risk management, short‐term care coordination, safety planning, therapy, and discharge planning.
* Work collaboratively with the team and external services (including inpatient and community services) to ensure safe, timely and appropriate care, including quality handovers and continuity of care.
* Maintain professional, compassionate and respectful communication and boundaries with clients, families, carers and colleagues, and actively contribute to team reviews and shared care planning.
* Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic systems, engage in supervision and professional development, and participate in Quality, Safety and Work Health & Safety activities.
You will need
* Contemporary knowledge and experience of child and youth mental health service care principles including statutory requirements, assessment, risk assessment, safety planning and the ability to implement this in the practice setting.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
* Possession of a sound level of interpersonal skills with the ability to consult, liaise, negotiate, provide training and work co-operatively within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team, and the broader service system.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
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
$73,834 to $111,364 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 2022.
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.
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 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
* Post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role.
* Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role.
Note
Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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