Job Description

Are you a dedicated and passionate professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of forensic mental health? We are seeking a talented individual to join our multidisciplinary team in the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS). As a Level 3 AHP/Case Manager, you will work collaboratively within a professional and experienced team in our Launceston office, providing high-quality mental health care to complex forensic clients. You will be a clinical expert and a vital resource, ensuring that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our consumers and stakeholders.

The Team:

• Work in a supportive and passionate multidisciplinary team who are open to innovative ideas and strategies to enhance service delivery and client care.
• Experience in forensics is not required and there will be opportunities to engage in professional development targeted to our specialised area.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing complex mental health challenges while learning invaluable skills that will improve career opportunities.
• You will be a part of a small and highly specialised and supportive team.
• Flexible workplace arrangements that are family friendly.

The role:

In accordance with primary health care principles, Agency policy and direction, legal requirements, service policy and procedures and professional competencies, undertake the delivery of quality patient care services, based on best practice and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.

You will need to:

• Provide a specialist forensic social work service.
• Provide psycho-social assessment and treatment, including the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment programs.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and participate in case management reviews to ensure continuity of care.

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

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight.

*notwithstanding 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.

Location: Henty House, 1 Civic Square Launceston TAS

Classification: Allied Health Professional, Level 3

Salary: $110,425 - $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• 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

*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 vacancies.

Salary Packaging:

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.

Allowances:

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• Correctional Allowance of 6.5%

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support 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 – 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• 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
  Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
• Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers
• Current Driver’s License

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties:

• 512555d Social Worker HP03 (July 2023) CSU (2).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

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 in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Rebecca Carpentier
A/ADON CFMHS & DHLS
0455 383 124
rebecca.carpentier@ths.tas.gov.au

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