Allied Health Professional - TEDS (528800)

Job Description

Allied Health Professional - TEDS (528800) Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 02 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3 Employment type: Region: North West Location: L5, Reece House, 46 Mount St The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a new service that delivers integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, Northwest and South as well as a statewide and Residential Recovery Program (RRP). Duties: Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through relevant assessment, recovery focused case management and other recovery or trauma informed services, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers. Provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental health problems, in line with the Tasmanian Governments and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required. Preparation of specialised reports as required. Consultation and liaison with providers of mental health services and broader health system including GP’s, other Agencies and families and carers to optimise service effectiveness and continuity of care. Actively participate in quality and safety processes at the team level, including incident reporting, evaluation, approved research, internal audits, and policy and procedure review. Undertake continuing professional development including participation in formal clinical supervision and peer review. Supervise students and less experienced Mental Health Services clinical staff as required. Undertake the responsibilities of an Authorised Officer under the Mental Health Act. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: The Allied Health Professional works with broad administrative and overall clinical direction from the relevant Clinical Lead and/or TEDS Manager, with clinical and professional accountability to the Allied Health Director, Discipline Senior or delegate. The occupant of this role is responsible for: Developing individual awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of the position. Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations . Where applicable, exercises delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities and functional arrangements. Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment. You will need: Demonstrated a minimum of two years post graduate clinical practice experience with skills working in a wide range of clinical areas, sound knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice and ability to provide appropriate assessment, therapeutic interventions and manage complex clinical presentations. Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to liaison and consultation with other services and agencies. Demonstrated ability and commitment to develop and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities, clinical practice evaluation, performance and research to deliver improved clinical outcomes for consumers and their family and carers. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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: $110,425 to $126,703 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. 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. 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, full membership/eligible for membership with the relevant professional association. Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Experience working with people experiencing eating disorders or other mental health conditions. Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner. Current Driver’s Licence. Position Features: Participate in the TEDS Community Based Intensive Treatment and Residential Recovery Program which delivers services for adults (16 years and older) with an eating disorder and their family and carers. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. #J-18808-Ljbffr