Allied Health Professional - TEDS (528800)Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide ServicesApplications must be submitted by Sunday 02 February, 2025 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3Employment type:Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.Region:North WestLocation:L5, Reece House, 46 Mount StDuties:Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through relevant assessment, recovery focused case management and other recovery or trauma informed services, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.Provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, that are in line with the Tasmanian Governments and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.Preparation of specialised reports as required.Consultation and liaison with the providers of mental health services broader health system including GP’s, other Agencies and families and carers to optimise service effectiveness and efficiency and continuity of care.Actively participate in quality and safety processes at the team level, including incident reporting, evaluation, approved research, internal audits, and policy and procedure review.Undertake continuing professional development including participation in formal clinical supervision and peer review.Supervise students and less experienced Mental Health Services clinical staff as required.Undertake the responsibilities of an Authorised Officer under the Mental Health Act.Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:Developing individual awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of the position.Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.Where applicable, exercises delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities and functional arrangements as mandated by Statutory office holders.Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.You will need:Demonstrated a minimum of two years post graduate clinical practice experience with skills working in a wide range of clinical areas, sound knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice and ability to provide appropriate assessment, therapeutic interventions and manage complex clinical presentations, with an interest in eating disorders.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, continuity of care, advice and training.Demonstrated ability and commitment to develop and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities, clinical practice evaluation, performance and research to deliver improved clinical outcomes for consumers and their family and carers.Salary:$110,425 to $126,703 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.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 Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.Position Features:Participate in the TEDS Community Based Intensive Treatment and Residential Recovery Program which delivers services for adults (16 year and older) with an eating disorder and their family and carers.What it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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