Allied Health Professional - ADS Consultation and Liaison (528467d)

Job Description:

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - ADS Consultation and Liaison (528467) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality AOD services in accordance with Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies to clients, carers, support people, families and other professionals of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS), the ADS Consultation and Liaison Allied Health Professional will:

• Work collaboratively with ADS and other relevant stakeholders to provide input into the holistic, high quality, comprehensive, specialist Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) care provided to clients located within the service; and
• Ensure continuity of care for clients to and from the ADS Consultation and Liaison Service and the community setting in accordance with relevant transfer of care protocols.
• Provide leadership, direction and change management in the strategic development, implementation and ongoing management of a collaborative model of care between the Agency, broader Tasmanian Health Services, secure facilities and other stakeholders, as applicable to the incumbent’s specific portfolio.

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

The team:

• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment and join a new, expanded ADS team
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development within a hospital setting
• Permanent role - relocation allowance may be available for right applicant

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 15th January 2024..

*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.

Salary: $116,616 - $130,357 per annum + 11% superannuation

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $122,908 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

Location: Hobart

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Occupational Therapist:

   • Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or

2. Social Worker:

   • Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
   • Full member of AASW or Eligible for membership with the AASW; [chose one option depending on any regulatory requirements to be met for the role] or

3. Psychologist:

   • Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia

   Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Have or is working towards relevant Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) post graduate qualification
2. 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:

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

• Generic AHP - ADS Consult and Liaison HP04 (Sept 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic AHP - ADS Consult and Liaison HP04 (Sept 2023) CSU.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 (Contact Officer)

Nancy Westcott

Position: Director of Nursing - Alcohol and Drug Services South
Phone: 03 6166 0759
E-mail: nancy.westcott@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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