Overview
Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Lead (528420d) and only one position will be filled on merit. This position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team
Medicare Mental Health kids' hub program works alongside the CYMHS team providing early intervention to 0-12 age groups in the community/school environment and Early Learning Family centre.
The Role
* Ensure delivery of comprehensive clinical service to young people between the ages of 0-12 including individual therapy and group work
* Actively participate in quality activities including evaluation of the program and reporting requirements.
You will need to
* Contributes to the establishment, operationalization, delivery, and continuing improvement of a contemporary and integrated model of care for a designated specific CYMHS program, for children 0-12 who are experiencing/at risk of mental health difficulties.
* Provides leadership and contribute to strategic management, clinical decision making and sound clinical governance within the designated CYMHS /Medicare Mental Health kids hub program Multidisciplinary Team.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia\'s only island state, offers natural beauty and a lifestyle that supports strong connections with colleagues and patients while enabling unique experiences outside of work.
Details of appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 26 June 2026. 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 and Benefits
Salary: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
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.
Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates
* 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.
* Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that lead to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom.
* Current Working with Children Registration
* Registration/licenses 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/licenses remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* 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 License.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Documentation
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents. We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: Clinical Nurse Consultant CAMHS G6
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Shani Tattam/Marc Nicklason
Position: T/L CYMHS /Acting T/L CYMHS
Phone number: 67772277
Email: shani.tattam@ths.tas.gov.au / marc.nicklason@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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