Overview
Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional L3) and only one position will be filled on merit. This position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team
Community CYMHS Northwest are a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services, inclusive of the assessment and treatment planning for children and young people in the Northwest region of Tasmania. The team also provides a community leadership role, working closely with partners such as the Northwest Regional Hospital, education, child safety services, youth justice, NDIS, police, education and other community-based NGO organisations. Based in a rural remote region, the CYMHS team collaborates across diverse circumstances to deliver excellence in mental health care to consumers, families and communities.
You will need
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies. As a CYMHS clinician you will:
- Undertake assessments, care planning and delivery of individual and group secondary level mental health interventions to children and families, including culturally appropriate services.
- Develop and support team-oriented care partnerships with service providers across primary health, child health and parenting, paediatrics, child safety, education, and child and young person based programs and services.
- Collect and review client and service outcome data and participate in activities to improve client outcomes.
- Contribute to continuing quality and safety, service development and improvement, and professional development processes and standards.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
Choosing to pursue your mental health career in Tasmania means connecting with colleagues and patients. Smaller teams enable access to decision-makers and involvement in new program development. The lifestyle offers a mix of natural beauty and work–life balance in a rural setting.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant. The selection process may be used for other full time, part time, or casual vacancies for twelve months from publication.
Salary: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum. Employer’s 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance may be 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 – 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about 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
- Current Working with Children Registration
Desirable criteria:
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in an area relevant to the role; postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
Documentation and how to apply
Download the Statement of Duties and associated documents for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Apply Online by clicking the Apply button on this screen. 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.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the listed contact person.
Contact
Name: Dion Butler
Position: Team Leader, Ext CAMHS NW
Phone:
Email:
What it is like working at the Department of Health
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the values of the 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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