Allied Health Professional - CAMHS (528048d)

Job Description:

Please note this position is also being advertised as Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS (528048) and one position will be filled on merit.

The role:

• Participate in the development and delivery of a contemporary youth-focused clinical service. The role will provide primary consultations for clients and their families or carers, secondary consultations for other service-providers and the implementation of specialised programs.
• Provide holistic, developmentally informed, evidence-based assessments and interventions for youth clients with emerging or existing major and complex mental health problems.
• Function as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
• Prepare specialised reports as required.

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

The team:

• Excellent career opportunity in a new CAMHS service model
• Varied and interesting role of collaborating with key stakeholders, including non-government sector
• Supportive team environment, professional development and research opportunities

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

Salary: $103,608 - $119,430 per annum + 11% superannuation

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

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $111,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• 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; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Post graduate experience in mental health in relation to CAMHS

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:

Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

Identification check

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

Generic Allied Health Professional - CAMHS HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU (1).pdf

Generic Allied Health Professional - CAMHS HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU (1).docx

Applicant Guide

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

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:

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

Iggy Kim

Position: Clinical Lead - CAMHS South
Phone: 0417 310 470
E-mail: iggy.kim@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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