Clinical Lead (517883)

Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (517883d) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The role:

As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health and Statewide Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health and Statewide Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Lead will provide high level support to the Team Leader within the relevant community mental health service in the provision of;

• Leadership and direction in the strategic development and management of a comprehensive multidisciplinary community mental health team.
• Effective management of specified human and physical resources.
• Leadership, direction and change management to facilitate the progression of the current Mental Health and Statewide Services Strategic Plan through the implementation of the associated model of care and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Optimal clinical processes and individual client outcomes.
• Enhanced consumer and carer participation at all levels of the service

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team:

• Glenorchy and Northern CCT is a large catchment including the midlands and Derwent valley, Brighton council area and city of Glenorchy.
• We are a vibrant MDT including lived experience workers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, OTs, and psychiatrists
• Great professional development opportunities

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 14 February 2025.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $120,114 - $134,268 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme (For AHP4 positions only - delete where not applicable)
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. 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

   *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. A minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience in the context of a community mental health team
2. Holds, or is working towards, tertiary qualifications in mental health
3. Current Driver’s Licence

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining 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.
• 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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Gemma Holton

Position: Team Leader
Phone:  (03) 6166 6***
E-mail: ************@ths.tas.gov.au 

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