The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services in accordance with Mental Health service principles, National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies, the Social Worker:
* Provides quality Social Work service utilizing evidence-based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
* Provides evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to clients of a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team, and their families, in relation to mental health issues.
* Acts as a consultant to other Agencies regarding the support and management of clients with mental health needs and promotes community awareness in relation to mental health and well-being.
The Role:
* Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management, and individual therapies, including specialized therapies for clients and their families or carers.
* Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for major and complex mental health problems, including assertive case management for a group of clients and the development and implementation of specialized treatment programs.
* Engage with and provide advice and consultation to the CAMHS multidisciplinary team, including assisting the multidisciplinary team in triage, crisis response, and intake rosters as required.
* Provide education and support to other Mental Health professionals and service providers on the assessment and management of child and adolescent mental health problems.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 13 June 2025.
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: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum + our Employer 11.5% 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
You’ll have access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
* Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
* 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:
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW.
* Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
Desirable criteria:
* Expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
* Current Driver’s Licence.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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