The role:
- Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
- Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
- Function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
- Preparation of specialised reports as required.
Note: – Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The site:
This position is located in the continuing care team, located at St Johns Park, New Town, but with outreach centres in Kingston and Huonville.
Benefits of working with Department of Health/Mental Heath
This position is located within a multi-disciplinary team and has generous Professional Development opportunities attached!
Working in this team allows for good life balance!
Details of Appointment
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
- 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.
Location:
Mental Health Services – South
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Salary:
$96,689 to $114,391 per annum + 10.5% superannuation
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years
• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $105,245 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 2019
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
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
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
- Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
- Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.docx
How to Apply
*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.
Apply Online. Please click the “Apply” button on this screen. This ensures 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.
Please note:
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information (Contact Officer)
Mel Nichols
(Acting) Team Leader – Hobart & Southern Districts Adult Community Mental Health Service
Phone: (03) 6166 1161
E-mail: [email protected]
Applications close: 18 December 2022 at 11:55pm
Important information
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