Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
This position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Forensic Mental Health Services (512555) and only one position will be filled on merit.
Are you a dedicated and passionate professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of forensic mental health? We are seeking talented individuals to join our multidisciplinary team in the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS). As a Level 3 AHP/Case Manager, you will work collaboratively within a professional and experienced team in our Launceston office, providing high-quality mental health care to complex forensic clients. You will be a clinical expert and a vital resource, ensuring that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our consumers and stakeholders.
The role:
In accordance with primary health care principles, Agency policy and direction, legal requirements, service policy and procedures and professional competencies, undertake the delivery of quality patient care services, based on best practice and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
- Provide a specialist forensic social work service
- Provide psycho-social assessment and treatment, including the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment programs
- Work within the multidisciplinary team and participate in case management reviews to ensure continuity of care
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of six months.
Location: Henty House, 1 Civic Square Launceston TAS
Classification: Allied Health Professional, Level 3
Salary: $110,425 - $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility:
- Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW
Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
- Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers
- Current Driver’s License
*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
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
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 Function Statement.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the 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.
Contact Person
Name: Rebecca Carpentier
Position: A/ADON CFMHS & DHLS
Phone number: 0455 383 124
Email address: rebecca.carpentier@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.