Senior Allied Health Professional (518260L3)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Community Mental Health Service, part of the Tasmanian Department of Health, seeks an Allied Health Professional to deliver high quality mental health care within a multidisciplinary team in the Burnie region. The role emphasizes assessment, risk management, and holistic care in community settings.

You will work across Child & Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient, and Older Persons MH services, collaborating with agencies to optimise care and outcomes for

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-graduate clinical experience in Child & Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health assessment and problem identification in the relevant service areas.
• Ability to provide varied therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to Adult Community Mental Health Service clients.
• Provide specialist assessment and treatment to Child & Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment, and Older Persons MH Service clients and their families.
• Act as a consultant to other agencies and promote community awareness of mental health.

Skills

Clinical experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mental health assessment

Clinical risk management

Adult & Older Persons MH service

Education

Tertiary qualification in a health field

Registration with relevant Board

Working with Children Registration

Job description

The Team The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Community Mental Health Service based in the Burnie region is a crisis management service that provides expert mental health care including mental health treatment, risk assessments, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management within the community setting. Statewide Mental Health Services | Tasmanian Department of Health

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 Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Allied Health Professional will:

• Undertake the delivery of quality care to clients of the Adult Community Mental Health Service based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Provide a specialist assessment and treatment service to clients of Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service and their families or carers.
• Promote community awareness in relation to mental health and act as a consultant to other agencies about the support and management of clients with mental health needs.

You will need

• A minimum of two years post graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in relation to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service area including the ability to provide appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
• Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the Child and Adolescent, Adult Community and Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
• 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, advice and training and continuity of care.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to effectively function in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to develop and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities, research and student education.
• An understanding of relevant legislation and professional practice standards including Work Health and Safety Legislation, Workplace Diversity Guidelines, the Mental Health Act and Discipline Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice.
• A demonstrated understanding of and personal commitment to the principles of clinical supervision.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, 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

Fixed term full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date until 22 March 2027.

• 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Contact

• Name: Kirsten Barton
• Position: Team leader
• Phone number: 04092 50777
• Email address: [e-mail]

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