Multisystemic Therapy Supervisor (527231)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

Multisystemic Therapy (MST ®) Supervisor(s) – Multiple Vacancies – CAMHS are seeking dynamic and passionate MST Supervisors to drive implementation of the first ever MST program in Tasmania, as part of our extensive service innovation. MST is an innovative, evidence-based program that empowers young people involved in offending and antisocial behaviour and their families build the skills to achieve positive, long-term changes and improved life outcomes. The MST Supervisors will have the leadership and clinical experience to manage and supervise a regional team of up to 4 therapists in delivering MST to young people with severe and complex mental health challenges and their families. They will be committed to CAMHS’s vision of providing quality, accessible, consumer-centred mental health care to some of Tasmania’ s most vulnerable children and young people. Join CAMHS and be part of our exciting ‘once in a generation’ service innovation, working flexible hours that allow you to enjoy the unique Tasmanian lifestyle.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit MST Services | Multisystemic Therapy for Juveniles for further information about the MST program.

The Role:

• Manage the planning, implementation, coordination and administration of MST interventions to families engaged in the MST Program as well as all quality assurance mechanisms of the MST model.
  
  
• Provide weekly clinical group and administrative supervision to the MST team (comprising up to four MST Practitioners) to ensure adherence to the MST model and build Practitioner competency.
  
  
• Provide specialist advice and peer support in cases requiring advanced specialist practice, in accordance with discipline specific skills and abilities.
  
  
• Provide occasional direct case work as required to meet family and service needs.

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

Position Features:

• Highly mobile, non-clinic based, with flexible hours of operation
  
  
• Participation in an oncall roster is a requirement
  
  
• Some intrastate travel is required

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time, day work (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Mental Health Services – North West

Base Salary: $111,672 to $118,949 per annum + 10% superannuation

• Please note that access to the progression point of Year 4Q salary of $118,949 is subject to successful completion of a relevant Master’s Degree as with Clause 10 of the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years
• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, or
• Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Post graduate qualifications in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, Educational or Developmental Psychology, or
• Post graduate qualifications in Social Work with significant experience in therapeutic settings.
• Broad, expert knowledge of adolescent mental health issues including cognitive and behavioural therapy and family system treatment.
• Clinical experience and expertise related to child and adolescent mental health or Child Development.
• Knowledge of contemporary juvenile and criminal justice issues.
• Experience implementing evidence-based programs.

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences
   
   
2. Identification check
   
   
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

• 527228, 527230, 527231 Multisystemic Therapy Supervisor.docx
• 527228, 527230, 527231 Multisystemic Therapy Supervisor.pdf

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

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.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

For More Information (Contact Officer)

Kasia Kozlowska

Position: Senior Project Officer - CAMHS Reform
Phone: (03) 6166 6206
E-mail: kasia.kozlowska@ths.tas.gov.au

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