Description

The Team:

Come be a part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS)!

CYMHS is in a period of significant growth that is increasing access to mental health care for Tasmanians.  The Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Management Clinician is a new role with scope to work across a variety of existing CYMHS programs, delivering high-quality mental health assessments, interventions and outcomes for consumers and their communities.  The role is part of a small unit based within the CYMHS Extended Programs, which includes Out-of-Home Care Mental Health, Youth Forensic Mental Health and Youth Mental Health.

The Role:

The Allied Health Professional - Neurodevelopmental Assessment and Management Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist) works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment undertaking a variety of evidence-based assessments across multiple CYMHS program areas. The role works closely with stakeholders, including consumers and their care teams, to understand presenting issues and develop and deliver appropriate treatment options. The role may also work with other mental health professionals, service providers, or other partners on research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

You will need:

• Two years post registration supervised experience in a clinical area directly applicable to Child and Youth Mental Health Services, with demonstrated experience and skill in providing assessment and case management to children and adolescents with significant mental health challenges.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and skill in either contemporary Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology practice with children and adolescents, including evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• High level interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills including demonstrated experience in liaising effectively with other services and agencies in the context of providing either specialised Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology mental health assessment, advice and training.

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.

CYMHS in Tasmania 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

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time day worker position, working 30 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

Please note: This role could be based in North or Northwest Tasmania. 

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 (pro rata). 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
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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and eligibility for membership of the Speech Pathology Association (SPA)
• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration