*** The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health Professional (502814L9) vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CYMHS (502814d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

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Come join our team and put your skills, passion and knowledge to good use in making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in the Northwest of Tasmania. 

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) is a well-established mental health service in the Northwest region of Tasmania with a highly skilled and passionate team of clinician's, who are seeking allied health staff (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists or Social Workers) to come and join our well supported and diverse team.

We are seeking allied health professionals with experience in assessment, case management, counselling and/or therapy, and within mental health or relevant/related sector would be ideal.  You would be working within a multidisciplinary team to provide developmentally appropriate treatment with children, young people, and their families. 

Our Aim:

CYMHS Northwest aims to provide timely access to evidence based, trauma informed treatment for children and young people (and their family/carers) who are struggling/experiencing difficulties with their mental health that is negatively impacting on them and their engagement in school, with peers and/or other aspects of their lives. 

Your Role and the CYMHS Northwest Team:

• Be part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to children, young people and their families/carers
• Undertake clinical services through the provision of assessment, case management, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs
• Work with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required
• Supervision, peer support and ongoing professional learning are part of the culture of the CYMHS NW Community Team
• Consult and liaise with the broader health system including GP’s and other Agencies to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency and continuity of care.

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

The Area:

• CYMHS NW Community Team has offices based in Burnie and Devonport
• The Northwest Coast is an area of Tasmania where you have easy access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities spread across the small cities and townships that make up this region.  It is truly a beautiful part of Lutruwita!

For more information about our amazing state please click on and explore the following website: Brand Tasmania | Tasmanian

CYMHS in Tasmanian is undergoing Reform with the exciting development and implementation of new teams working across the state to improve the mental health outcomes of young people and their support systems. An attractive relocation package is available

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

Details of appointment:

Multiple permanent full time day worker positions, 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $126,703 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. 
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association

• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role

• Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

For more information:

Name: Kent Jackson
Position: Team Leader - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS
Phone number: (03) 6477 7300
Email address: kent.jackson@ths.tas.gov.au

Please apply uysing ths link - https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/1143716/allied-health-professional-502814l9