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Allied Health Professional - Out of Home Care CYMHS Australia, TasMay 6, 2026 Medicine Full Time - Continuing About Tasmania Government About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200... Come join our team and apply your skills, passion, and knowledge in making a positive difference in the lives of young people in southern Tasmania! We are seeking passionate and dedicated allied health professionals with experience in complex case management, assessment and trauma informed therapies. Note, some knowledge and experience working in mental health services and out of home care would be ideal. The Allied Health Professional will be part of the out of home care (OOHC) Program and will have a passion for providing a personcentred approach, trauma informed therapy, and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical care to children and young people who live in out of home care. The Role: Be part of a dynamic and wellsupported team committed to delivering highquality, multisystemic, mental health services to children and young people in out of home care (OOHC). Under the supervision of the senior allied health staff, engage and work with children and young people and their significant others to provide a responsive communitybased mental health service. Collaborate with care teams that may include Child Safety Services, NGOs, Schools, psychiatrists, GPs and other Agencies to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care. Work with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Participate in supervision, peer support and ongoing professional learning opportunities. You will need: Contemporary knowledge and experience of child and youth mental health service care principles including statutory requirements, assessment, risk assessment, safety planning and the ability to implement this in the practice setting. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future. Possession of a sound level of interpersonal skills with the ability to consult, liaise, negotiate, provide training and work cooperatively within the framework of a multidisciplinary team, and the broader service system. 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 Tasmanias 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: 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, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $73,834 to $ 111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022. Salary Packaging: Youll 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 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional 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. Current Working with Children Registration Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Post graduate experience in an area relevant to the role Postgraduate qualification or working towards a postgraduate qualification relevant to the role Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of preemployment check. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr