Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lead Practitioner (529953d)
Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 02 October, 2024 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
South
Location:
16-18 Watchorn St
The Department of Health is seeking suitably qualified applicants for two Clinical Nurse Consultant Lead Practitioners for CYMHS Youth Mental Health program (529953d, 529953) vacancies, one in the North and one in the South of Tasmania.
We are seeking senior nursing professionals with experience in clinical leadership, complex case management, assessment, counselling and/or therapy within mental health or relevant/related sector.
Our Aim:
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Tasmania is growing! We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Practitioners to provide clinical services to young people and their families/significant others experiencing mental health concerns.
The Lead Practitioner will have a passion for providing a person-centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, providing high level clinical leadership to the team.
The role will include:
- Being part of a dynamic and well-supported team committed to delivering high-quality mental health services to young people and their families/carers.
- Undertaking clinical services through the provision of complex case management, assessment, and individual therapies, including the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
- Working alongside innovative team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to develop new child and youth mental health services in Tasmania.
- Leading and working with an amazing and diverse group of clinicians as part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Eligibility:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post-graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification.
- Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution.
- Current Working with Children Registration.
Desirable Criteria:
- A minimum of 3 years current post-graduate experience in child, adolescent and/or youth mental health or relevant field.
- Training in relevant and appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
How to Apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. 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.
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