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OverviewThis position is for a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lead Practitioner (CYMHS) (527230d). The position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional - Lead Practitioner (CYMHS) (527230). One position will be filled on a merit basis.The Team: Come and join the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS). CYMHS is in a period of significant growth, and you could be a part of this exciting expansion of specialised mental health services for children and young people in Tasmania. We are seeking a Lead Practitioner in the new CYMHS Youth Forensic Mental Health Program to work with children and young people living with mental health challenges and in contact with the youth justice system. The Lead Practitioner is a senior clinician who provides direct therapeutic interventions with consumers as well as practice leadership to a range of allied health and nursing clinicians. The role is centrally located at 16-18 Watchorn Street in the Hobart CBD.The RoleThe Role: As a senior clinician the Lead Practitioner Youth Forensic:Delivers comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed biopsychosocial mental health assessments and therapies, and a range of evidence-based psychological, creative and other therapies.Contributes to clinical leadership within the Youth Forensic Program and CYMHS more broadly.Works within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for consumers and families.You will needDemonstrated knowledge, skills and expertise in providing clinical service delivery related to youth forensic mental health and ability to provide high level clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative and to work under minimal supervision.Compressive knowledge of relevant, evidenced-based contemporary approaches to child and youth forensic mental health services together with experience working as a senior health professional in relevant clinical practice settings.Proven commitment to teamwork and clinical supervision together with advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to be positive role model.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Why TasmaniaThe 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 appointmentPermanent full time, day worker position, working up to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.Salary: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification typeSalary PackagingYou''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.Benefits available to eligible candidatesTravel 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).More information about our Employee Benefits can be found hereEligibilitySuccessful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria (Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse CurrentWorking with Children RegistrationRegistration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee''s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Current Driver''s LicenceA minimum of 3 years'' experience highly relevant to the roleHolds or is working towards post graduate qualifications highly relevant to the roleNote: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.How to applyApply 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.Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.For more informationApplicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name: Will SkaddenPosition: Team Leader - Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServicesPhone number: 0484 959 225Email address: [email protected] it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle | One Health Podcast - Spotify | One Health Podcast - Apple | Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr