Allied Health Professional - CHaPS (501027)

Job Description:

The Role:

• Work as an active and effective member of the CHaPS multidisciplinary team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of early intervention parenting support Psychological or Social Work services for clients and their families.
• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management, individual and group therapies for clients and their families.
• Provide evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions for clients and their families in relation to presenting clinical indicators.
• Provide education and information and act as a resource.
• Provide allied health advice and input regarding the case management of CHaPS clients, including attendance at team meetings and case review.

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

The Team:

The CHaPS Allied Health Professional is responsible for:

• Providing therapeutic Psychological or Social Work services to parents with infants 0-4 years of age within a primary health care framework in accordance with the philosophy of CHaPS, Agency policy, legal requirements, and the Code of Ethics of the appropriate professional body (e.g., Australian Psychological Society [APS] or Australian Association of Social Workers [AASW])
• Utilising evidence-based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Providing evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to clients of CHaPS and their families.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 38 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:

Northwest – Tasmania

Salary:

$101,108 to $119,430 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

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

AHP

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
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $109,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Experience in therapeutic counselling, children and families and/or perinatal and infant mental health

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:

• 501027, 526929, 526930 Allied Health Professional - CHaPS HP03 (April 2023) WWCR CS.pdf
• 501027, 526929, 526930 Allied Health Professional - CHaPS HP03 (April 2023) WWCR CS.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:

Liz Jayatunge

Assistant Director of Nursing
Phone: 03 6165 3833
E-mail: [email protected]

Alison Hillman

Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 0419 344 736
E-mail: [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

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.