Job Title: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist
About the Role:
The Department of Health is seeking a skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate professional to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing high-level clinical care and support to children and young people with complex mental health needs.
* Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement specialized treatment programs.
* Conducting assessments, therapies, and case management to optimize service effectiveness and efficiency.
* Participating in supervision, peer support, and ongoing professional learning opportunities.
* Collaborating with care teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes for clients.
Essential Criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital-based program that led 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.
Desirable Criteria:
* Holds, or is working towards, postgraduate in mental health qualifications.
* Current Driver's Licence.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary range of $106,570 to $112,440 per annum, inclusive of 11.5% superannuation contribution.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Opportunities for professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Tasmania: A Great Place to Live and Work:
Tasmania offers a unique blend of natural beauty, lifestyle, and career opportunities. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Department of Health, you will have the chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful states in Australia, while making a meaningful contribution to the health and well-being of Tasmanians.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application online, addressing the essential and desirable criteria in your application. For more information, please contact Will Skadden, Team Leader – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
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