Allied Health - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526228d)

Please note this position is also being advertised as Clinical Nurse Consultant - Triage MHS Acute Care Stream (526228) and one position will be filled on merit.

The Role :

• Day to day oversight of a regional triage service and all liked staffing and physical resources.
• Initial assessment and triage of all office hours contacts and referrals to the Acute Care Stream to determine the nature and appropriateness of the same, formulate an initial service response and set timeframes for management.
• Deliver assertive, comprehensive community-based mental health triage services which includes conducting comprehensive initial, assessments, mental state examinations, risk assessments, formulating initial management plans, delivering brief psychotherapeutic interventions, psychoeducation and facilitating appropriate, timely ongoing internal and external referrals as required.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of effective relationships and communication channels with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, to promote timely and seamless access to specialist services and transfers of care.

Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

North West Access Mental Health Triage Service

Details of Appointment :

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Location : North-West Tasmania

Salary :

116,616 - $124,147 pro rata, per annum + 11% superannuation

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available :

Eligibility :

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria :

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable :

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted :

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents :

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties :

Applicant Guide :

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 detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note :

For More Information :

Stephen Hayes

Position : Team Leader

Phone : (03) 64784370

E-mail :  [email protected]

Important Information :

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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