Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CYMHS (528050) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team
We welcome you to join our small and dedicated team, and apply your experience, skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives young people in southern Tasmania!
The Youth Stream is a dedicated resource within the CYMHS extended programs that aims to assist young people to bridge the gap between child and adolescent, and adult services. The team seeks to improve mental health understanding for individuals and orients young people to services within their community.
Child and Youth Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health
The Role
As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Allied Health Professional - Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) is an advanced role that provides mental health support and education to patients and their families and clinical leadership to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Allied Health Professional with experience in mental health assessment, complex care coordination, and trauma-informed individual therapies. Knowledge and experience working in mental health services with young people would be ideal. The Allied Health Professional will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach, trauma-informed therapy, and experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Undertakes the delivery of quality care to clients of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework.
• Provides a specialist assessment and treatment service to clients of CAMHS and their families or carers.
• Promotes community awareness in relation to mental health and acts as a consultant to other agencies with
regard to the support and management of clients with mental health needs.
You will need
1. A minimum of two years’ post-graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the CAMHS area, with a demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to CAMHS, including the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
2. Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions
relevant to CAMHS, with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
3. Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to liaison and consultation with other
services and agencies in the context of optimising effective and efficient service provision, advice and
training 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.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 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
$117,272 to $131,122 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 2025
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 $123,487 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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.
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:
Generic Allied Health Professional - CAMHS HP03
Application Guide:
Applicant Guide.docx
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.
Name: Anita Smith
Position: Clinical Lead
Phone number: (03) 6166 6330
Email address: anita.smith@ths.tas.gov.au
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