Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Award/Classification
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
Employment Type
Fixed-term, full-time
Region
North
Location
46 Cameron Street, Launceston
The Social Worker provides specialist assessment, therapeutic intervention, and case management for children and young people with complex mental health needs, working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams to support high‐quality, integrated care.
Team
Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) sits within Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing as part of the Department of Health's Statewide Mental Health Services. CYMHS delivers specialised, evidence‐based mental health care to children and adolescents experiencing moderate to complex mental health issues, working closely with their families and carers. The service operates within a multidisciplinary team model and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including health, education, and community agencies, to support positive mental health outcomes and wellbeing for young people across Tasmania while promoting safety, inclusion, and community.
Role
The Social Worker provides high‐quality, evidence‐based social work services within a Child and Youth Mental Health team. The role delivers specialist assessment, therapeutic intervention, and case management for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs, while contributing to crisis response, intake, consultation, and multidisciplinary care planning. The position also plays an important role in supporting families, providing consultation to other professionals and agencies, and participating in quality improvement, education, and service development.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in child and adolescent mental health, including assessment, therapeutic intervention, and case management of complex presentations.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and professional judgement skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment and broader service.
Appointment Details
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 7 May 2027.
Hour negotiation may be undertaken with the successful applicant.
Salary Packaging
* Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
* Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
$110,425 to $126,703 per annum + employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum.
Benefits
* 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.
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW.
* Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
*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
* Expertise in Child and Youth Mental Health.
* Current Driver's Licence.
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