At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver quality mental health care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian Department of Health, committed to community well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and fitness perks for you and your family.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career growth await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Minimum two years clinical experience in mental health required.
The predicted salary is between 117272 - 126182 $ per year.
The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Community Mental Health Service based in the Burnie region is a crisis management service that provides expert mental health care including mental health treatment, risk assessments, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management within the community setting.
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Allied Health Professional will:
- Undertake the delivery of quality care to clients of the Adult Community Mental Health Service based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
- Provide a specialist assessment and treatment service to clients of Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service and their families or carers.
- Promote community awareness in relation to mental health and act as a consultant to other agencies about the support and management of clients with mental health needs.
You will need:
- A minimum of two years post graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area including the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
- Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to liaison and consultation with other services and agencies in the context of optimising effective and efficient service provision, advice and training and continuity of care.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to effectively function in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to develop and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities, research and student education.
- An understanding of relevant legislation and professional practice standards including Work Health and Safety Legislation, Workplace Diversity Guidelines, the Mental Health Act and Discipline Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice.
- A demonstrated understanding of and personal commitment to the principles of clinical supervision.
Details of appointment:
- Fixed term full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date until 22 March 2027.
- Salary $117,272 to $126,182 per annum.
- 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- 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.
- Travel and relocation assistance support available 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.
Eligibility:
- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate 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.
- Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
- Current Driver’s Licence.
Contact:
- Name: Kirsten Barton
- Position: Team leader
- Phone number: 04092 50777
- Email address: kirsten.barton@ths.tas.gov.au
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Senior Allied Health Professional employer: Department of Health, Tasmania
The Tasmanian Department of Health is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As part of the Correctional Primary Health Service Reform Program in Hobart, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful health reforms while enjoying comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.
Contact Details:
Department of Health, Tasmania Recruitment Team
