Overview
Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Lead Practitioner Out of Home Care (529956) and only one position will be filled on merit. This position is eligible for a Multidisciplinary Allowance.
Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in the Northwest of Tasmania.
We are seeking senior allied health professionals with experience in clinical leadership, complex case management, assessment, trauma informed therapy, and within mental health or relevant sectors would be ideal. You would be working within a well-supported, innovative, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with children and young people.
Our Aim:
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Tasmania is growing. We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Practitioners to provide clinical services with children and young people experiencing mental health concerns who are in out of home care. The positions available are within our current teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).
The Lead Practitioner will be part of the Out of Home Care 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 leadership to the team.
Responsibilities
- Be part of a agile and well supported team committed to delivering high quality trauma informed mental health services to children and young people who are in out of home care.
- Undertake clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
- Work alongside innovative team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to develop new child and youth mental health services in Tasmania.
- Lead and work with a diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team, including providing support and consultation to other team members as required.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You will need
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill and expertise in providing clinical service delivery related to the program area and ability to provide high level clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and to work under minimal supervision.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant, evidence-based contemporary approaches to child and youth mental health services, together with experience working as a senior health professional in relevant clinical practice settings.
- Demonstrated experience working in a recovery-orientated, trauma informed care approach to children, young people and their families to ensure positive outcomes within the program area.
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. It also 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 health careers in the public system, with opportunities to connect with colleagues and patients and to contribute to the community.
The position is based in either Northwest (Burnie or Devonport). The Northwest Coast offers access to beaches, bushwalking and recreational activities across the region.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full-time, day worker position, up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
- Other allowances, including a multidisciplinary allowance may apply
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary packaging for 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:
- Travel and relocation assistance 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 – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a low weekly cost per person/family.
More information about our Employee Advantages can be found here.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Working with Children Registration
Desirable criteria include:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience highly relevant to the role
- Holds or is working towards post graduate qualifications highly relevant to the role
Application documents
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for the selection criteria. Download and review the Statement of Duties and any associated documents prior to applying.
Statement of Duties: Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lead Practitioner Out of Home Care Mental Health Team Grade 6
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the Apply button to answer important questions about you.
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 is not required.
Further information
For more information, contact the listed person below:
Name: Dion Butler
Position: Team Leader - Extended Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)
Phone:
Email:
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lead Practitioner Out of Home Care (529956d)
🏢 Service Tasmania
📍 City of Devonport