Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - CAMHS (529702d) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team
The Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub - Jordan River team is a multi-disciplinary, child and family-centred service supporting the mental health, wellbeing and development of children aged 0 to 12 years experiencing emotional, relational and behavioural challenges, and their families and carers. Operationally and clinically governed by Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), the team provides coordinated, evidence-based care, including assessment, therapeutic intervention, family support and access to specialist health professionals. Working collaboratively with families, communities and partner agencies, the team delivers timely, integrated support to improve outcomes for children and strengthen community mental health and wellbeing.
The Role
- Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management, evidence-based group intervention and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
- Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients experiencing emergent mental health challenges, and parent/care-giver-child relationship difficulties.
- Function as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
You will need
- 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 child and youth mental health, including the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
- Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to supporting children and their families who are displaying early signs and symptoms of a mental health and wellbeing concern.
- 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.
Details of appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.
*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 $126,182 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
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
- 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:
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.
Sarah Bowman
Acting Team Leader
(03) 61660588
sarah.bowman@ths.tas.gov.au
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