Multisystemic Therapy Practitioner (527234)

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 ®) Practitioner(s) – Multiple Vacancies – CAMHS are seeking dynamic and passionate MST Practitioners to deliver 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 Practitioners will have the drive, enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to deliver MST to young people with severe and complex mental health challenges and their families, working as part of a small team. They will be committed to continuous improvement and share 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:

• Deliver clinical services, including assessments, problem conceptualisation, planning and treatment, to a small caseload of young people with complex needs, working primarily through their families and caregivers.
  
  
• Adhere to the MST intervention model, establishing intensive client contact and intervention with individuals and families and working with relevant personnel from other services or agencies.
  
  
• Conduct assessments of young people and the systems that impact them, including family, peers, school and community, to identify risks and strengths and develop therapeutic interventions.
  
  
• Identify barriers to pro-social activities and engage family/caregivers and other key participants in change-oriented treatment to resolve or reduce these barriers and achieve lasting behavioural change.

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: $96,689 to $114,391 per annum + 10% superannuation

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $105,245 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance withAllied 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:

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology, Social Work or related field, or working towards a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline.
• Experience in therapeutic approaches consistent with MST including cognitive and behavioural therapy, family system treatment and ecological approaches including cognitive and behavioural therapy, family system treatment and ecological approaches.
• Experience/expertise in child and adolescent mental health and/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.

• 527232, 527233, 527234 Multisystemic Therapy Practitioner.docx
• 527232, 527233, 527234 Multisystemic Therapy Practitioner.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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