Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional (502814L3) and only one position will be filled on merit.
Please note this position is eligible for a Multi-Disciplinary Allowance.
The Team
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services to children, young people and their families in accordance with the Statewide Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the successful CNS will:
The Role
- Actively contribute to the clinical leadership and management of Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health team to ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive, specialist mental health service to children and adolescents within a specified regional area in accordance with the principles and goals specified in the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, the associated model of care and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Support the Team Leader by developing, monitoring and evaluating clinical outcome measures assuming a lead role in the oversight of designated clinical processes associated with the optimal operation of a Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health team, including intake, crisis response, interim support, assertive case management and general team coordination.
- Participate in the multi-disciplinary team review of current clients, including supporting staff in the development, monitoring and evaluation of clinical outcome measures.
You will need
- Extensive experience and demonstrated specialist level knowledge of contemporary mental health nursing and an understanding of mental health issues in relation to children, adolescents and their families, in both inpatient and community settings.
- Proven ability to provide a range of assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant for children, adolescents and families accessing services and the ability to acquire further expertise in this area.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of other services and agencies in the context of providing specialist mental health assessment, advice, and training including the capacity to develop and maintain partnerships with a broad range of key local stakeholders.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$109,767 to $115,813 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
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.
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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- 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.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Kent Jackson
Team Leader - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
03 6477 7300
kent.jackson@ths.tas.gov.au
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