Clinical Nurse Specialist - Out of Home Care Mental Health Team (529481)

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Out of Home Care Mental Health Team (529481)Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide ServicesApplications must be submitted by Sunday 17 November, 2024 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5Employment type:Full TimeRegion:SouthLocation:16-18 Watchorn StWe are seeking passionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists with experience in complex case management, assessment and trauma informed individual and family therapies. Note, knowledge and experience working in mental health services and out of home care would be ideal.The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Clinical Nurse Specialist role in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Out of Home Care (OOHC) program.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!Our Aim:CYMHS in Tasmania is growing! The positions available are within our new teams which are currently being developed as initiatives under the CYMHS reform program (Youth, Youth Forensic, OOHC).The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be part of the OOHC Program and will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach, trauma informed therapy, and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical care.Responsibilities:Being part of a dynamic and well-supported team committed to delivering high-quality, multisystemic, mental health services to children and young people in out of home care (OOHC).Undertaking clinical services through the provision of evidence-based assessment, therapies, and case management including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.Working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.Participating in supervision, peer support and ongoing professional learning opportunities.Collaborating with care teams – that may include Child Safety Services, NGOs, Schools, psychiatrists, GP’s and other Agencies – to optimise service effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care.The Out of Home Care (OOHC) Mental Health Team:An exciting opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace.An outreach role based in the Hobart CBD.The Southern area of Tasmania is a beautiful area to live and raise children.Easy access to a multitude of beautiful beaches, bushwalks and other recreational activities which embrace an outdoor lifestyle.Great restaurants, cafes, and art galleries.Details of Appointment:Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.Salary: $103,466 - $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.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.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type.A multi-disciplinary allowance may apply to this position.Essential Criteria:Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital-based program that led to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the United Kingdom.Current Working with Children Registration.Desirable Criteria:Current Driver’s Licence.Holds, or is working towards, postgraduate in mental health qualifications.How to Apply: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 outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.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.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr