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addressAddressStrahan
salary SalaryA$111,672 - A$118,949
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Job description

Allied Health - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526228d)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 09 October, 2022 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:
Sunday 9 October, 2022 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement/Allied Health Professional, Level 4


Employment Type:
Part Time

Region:
North West

Location:
Parkside, 1 Strahan St

The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for an Allied Health - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream vacancy.

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526228) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team:

As a senior clinician within an acute care multidisciplinary team delivering person centred, recovery oriented and trauma informed care to all consumers across the lifespan, in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies:

  • Oversight the day to day operations of a regional triage service, including ongoing supervision and support of other staff within a designated team assigned to this specialist area, and management of physical resources as required.
  • Undertake a specialist triage function for assigned referrals to, and contacts with, the Acute Care Stream (ACS) by assessing the nature of the referral or contact, gathering collateral information as required and determining an appropriate and safe response pathway either within the Acute Care or Continuing Care Streams or another SMHS stream or beyond the service.
  • Ensure all contacts and referrals are prioritised in accordance with assessed individual need and presenting risk and work closely with the appropriate care stream to facilitate a response within the required timeframe.
  • Work in collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to develop the overall triage function, and optimise the entry points to the service across all streams and deliver improved outcomes and experiences for individuals presenting with mental health concerns and their families/carers.

The Role:

  • Day to day oversight of a regional triage service and all liked staffing and physical resources.
  • Initial assessment and triage of all office hours contacts and referrals to the ACS to determine the nature and appropriateness of the same, formulate an initial service response and set timeframes for management.
  • Deliver assertive, comprehensive community-based mental health triage services which includes conducting comprehensive initial, assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, formulating initial management plans, delivering brief psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducation and facilitating appropriate, timely ongoing internal and external referrals as required.
  • Proactively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and deliver comprehensive and effective handovers of all referrals to the ACS, CCS and, as required CAMHS and OPMHS streams.

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, part time, day work, position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.

  • notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
  • Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar part time vacancies.

Location:

Mental Health Services – North West

Base Salary: $111,672 to $118,949 pro-rata, per annum + 10.5% superannuation

  • Please note that access to the progression point of Year 4Q salary of $118,949 is subject to successful completion of a relevant Master’s Degree as with Clause 10 of the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019
  • Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

  • Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years
  • Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

  • Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
  • Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
  • Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
  • Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications in Mental Health

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  • Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • serious traffic offences
  • Identification check
  • Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.


Applicant Guide


How to Apply


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.

Please Note:

  • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
  • 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.

For More Information

Stephen Hayes
Team Leader - Adult Community Mental Health Services
(03) 6478 4370
stephen.hayes@ths.tas.gov.au

Important Information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

Refer code: 288017. Tasmanian Government - The previous day - 2022-09-25 09:30

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