Job Description

*Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (527228d) in the North, and one position will be filled on merit.

Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the North of Tasmania.

We are seeking senior allied health professionals with experience in clinical leadership, complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy, and within mental health or relevant/related sector would be ideal. You would be working within a well-supported, innovative, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with young people, and their families.

Our Aim:

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in Tasmania is growing! We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Practitioners to provide clinical services to young people and their families/significant others experiencing mental health concerns. The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic- Divert and Connect, Out of Home Care). The Divert and Connect program is in the early stages of development and implementation. You will have the rare and exciting opportunity to be a part of a new team, establishing the program, evaluation and research opportunities. This program is outreach based and will be working in collaboration with other services within the North of the State and with the University of Tasmania.

The Lead Practitioner will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical leadership to the team.

• Leadership training is available and provided by the Tasmanian Health Service in partnership with University of Tasmania.

The role will include:

• Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to young people involved in Youth Justice, and their families/carers.
• Undertaking clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs
• Working alongside innovative team leaders, clinical leads and consultant psychiatrists to develop new youth mental health services in Northern Tasmania.
• Leading and working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.

For more information about our amazing state please click on and explore the following website: Brand Tasmania | Tasmanian

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

One position is available in the North.

North

• Based in Launceston CBD.
• The North of the state is an area of natural beauty where you will have easy access to the Cataract George, waterfalls, bush walks, beautiful beaches, and excellent mountain biking tracks.
• Launceston is a great place to raise children with access to some of Tasmania’s prestigious schools.
• It is truly a beautiful part of Kanamaluka/Lutruwita.

An attractive relocation package and support for international visa requirements may be available for successful applicants.

For more information about our amazing state please click on and explore the following website: Brand Tasmania | Tasmanian

Details of Appointment

One permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $123,717- 134,336 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Relocation assistance and visa support may be available for the right applicant.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant to the role

• Holds or is working towards post graduate qualifications relevant to the role

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Allied Health Professional – Lead Practitioner AHP4 (CYMHS) (word)

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

For more information

Katie Knights

Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Team Leader CYMHS North
Phone: 0447 376 245
Email: katie.knights@ths.tas.gov.au

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