Clinical Lead - Community Forensic Mental Health Services (512547)

Job Description:

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Clinical Lead - CFMHS (512547m), and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Role:

• Provide day to day leadership and operational direction to the CFMHS multi-disciplinary team members in relation to case management, theoretical and ethical considerations in accordance with clinical standards, bet practice principles and legal requirements.
• Oversee the effective information exchange between CFMHS team members and other staff members within the Correctional Health Services Prison Hospital, and Secure Mental Health Unit in relation to client assessment and ongoing management.
• Develop, implement and evaluate educational programs for patients and families and ensure objectives, policies and priorities are met effectively and efficiently for best client outcomes.
• Provide advance clinical expertise and individual support to team members to ensure the effective functioning and cohesive health care team.
• Coordinate and promote continuous evaluation of service effectiveness and employ professional judgement to decide when advice is required from the Manager, CFMHS for complex case decisions

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, commencing as soon as possible.

*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 and part time vacancies.

Location:

Hobart, Tasmania

Learn more about our beautiful State here: https://tasmanian.com.au/

Salary:

$ 116,616 to $ 124,147 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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
  
  
• This position will receive a 6.5% correctional allowance

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $120,908 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

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

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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties:

• 512547 Clinical Lead - CFMHS HP04 (Jan 2023) HR23 (3).pdf
• 512547 Clinical Lead - CFMHS HP04 (Jan 2023) HR23 (2).docx

Applicant Guide:

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

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

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 detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• 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:

Sophie Clear

Acting Manager

Phone: 67771204

Email: [email protected]

Important Information:

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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