The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Lead (513422d) vacancy. Please note this is a dual classified position and is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead (513422d). Only one position will be filled on merit.
Are you a Lead Clinician with a passion for making a difference in the mental health workforce?
The Tasmanian Older Persons Mental Health Service is recruiting for a Clinical Lead to join their team.
The Team:
The Older Persons Mental Health Service involves a unique combination of physical and mental health care. As a Clinical Lead, you will have the opportunity to develop active partnerships to support sector integration and client outcomes, develop and implement ongoing quality improvement, and develop and implement strategies to meet current and future service priorities.
The service is currently undergoing exciting reforms, including creating new positions and extending teams across the State.
You will have the chance to broaden your professional experience with our CARE values-driven approach (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence), and work in a multidisciplinary team with like-minded people where you can improve the lives of older people.
The Role:
As part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Services Principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements, and relevant professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Lead will provide high-level support to the Team Leader within the relevant community mental health service, including:
* 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 Service 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
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Demonstrated capacity to effectively undertake a coordination/leadership role within a multidisciplinary community setting, including providing supervision and support to other staff as required
* Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, and a capacity to contribute towards the introduction of the model of care within a community setting
* Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to manage and coordinate the clinical activities of a multidisciplinary community mental health team, with the ability to assist the Team Leader in relation to the effective management of human and physical resources
Details of appointment:
This is a permanent full-time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The salary for this position is $123,717 to $138,296 per annum. Our employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits:
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.
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.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
The following qualifications are required:
* Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership to the Australian Association for Social Workers
* Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
* Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Contact information:
If you require further information, please contact Miranda Ashby, Group Director – OPMHS on 03 6166 6783.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.