The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service is a new service that delivers integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, Northwest and South as well as a statewide and Residential Recovery Program (RRP).
Duties:
* 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. Working in accordance with the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
* 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.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
The Allied Health Professional works with broad administrative and overall clinical direction from the relevant Clinical Lead and/or TEDS Manager, with clinical and professional accountability to the Allied Health Director, Discipline Senior or delegate, professional supervision provided or approved by the Head of Discipline or delegate. The occupant of this role is responsible for:
* Developing individual awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of the position. This includes statements of consumer rights and responsibilities adopted by the service, and a general awareness of legislation, including Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination.
* Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.
* Where applicable, exercises delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities and functional arrangements as mandated by Statutory office holders including the Secretary and Head of State Service. The relevant Unit Manager can provide details to the occupant of delegations applicable to this position.
* Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.
Position Features:
This position participates 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.
You will need:
* 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.
* 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.
Why Tasmania:
Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
This is a permanent, full time day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Salary: $110,425 to $126,703 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
This salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.
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.