Regional Complex Care Coordinator - Cymhs

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 19 March, 2024 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Tuesday 19 March, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
South
Location:
1 Mistral Place, Hobart
Job description:
We are seeking a senior allied health professional with experience in complex case management to join our well-supported, diverse multidisciplinary team in the South.
The Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Regional Complex Care Coordinator - CYMHS (528733) vacancy. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Regional Complex Care Co-ordinator - CYMHS (528733d) and only one position will be filled on merit.
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Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in Southern Tasmania.
We are seeking a senior allied health professional with experience in complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy, and ideally within the mental health or relevant/related sector. You would be working within a well-supported, diverse multidisciplinary team to provide clinical co-ordination, assessment and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of young people and their families/significant others who present with very high and Complex Care needs.
This newly created role will be supporting an identified cohort of young people and the people/services involved in their care. These children and young people, who have complex mental health issues, experience and face a difficult future and warrant specialist expertise to intervene as early as possible to change their life trajectory and bring about better quality of life outcomes.
Our Aim:
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Tasmania is growing! We are seeking passionate and dedicated senior clinicians to provide clinical services to children, young people and their families/significant others experiencing complex mental health concerns. These new positions will work alongside existing CAMHS services and have been developed as initiatives under the CAMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, Out of Home Care).
The Regional Complex Care Coordinator will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach, working within a multidisciplinary team environment and across a range of inter-agency liaisons, to provide high level clinical coordination.
Leadership training is available and provided by the Tasmanian Health Service in partnership with University of Tasmania.
The role will include:
Being part of a dynamic and well supported team committed to delivering high quality mental health services to children, young people, and their families/carers.
Providing specialist clinical coordination service that supports right place, right care principles to facilitate determined need, and undertaking high level assessments and developing an individual plan that includes bringing together the right mix of services across government and non-government agencies.
Promoting a positive working culture by developing effective partnerships and exceptional working relationships with all stakeholders, both within the Agency and with external community service providers, and providing services that are person- centred, high quality, sustainable and responsive to ongoing quality improvement.
Working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
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 - $130,181 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
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:
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, or,
Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
Current Driver’s Licence.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
A minimum of 3 years current post graduate experience in a field relevant to the position
Holds, or is working towards, post graduate qualifications relevant to the position
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.
How to Apply
Apply Online.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached
Applicant Guide
For more information
Iggy Kim Phone: 0417 310 470 Position: Acting Team Leader, Extended CAMHS South E-mail: iggy.kim@ths.tas.gov.au
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