Clinical Manager - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

ACT Government

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Canberra, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Clinical Manager

Full-time Permanent:

Closes: 04 April 2023:

Classification:
Health Professional Level 3

Salary:
$99,819 - $105,180 (up to $110,398 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation

Position No:
F8

Directorate:
Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 March 2023

Our Vision:
creating exceptional health care together

Our Role:
to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values:
Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS) provide health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided a range from prevention and treatment to recovery, maintenance, and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery.

The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including peoples' homes.

These services include:

Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS)
Adult Acute Mental Health Services (AAMHS)
Alcohol & Drug Services (ADS)
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Justice Health Services (JHS)
Territorywide Mental Health Services (TWMHS)

CAMHS provides assessment and treatment for young people up to the age of 18 years who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues.

CAMHS also provides high quality tertiary mental health care for young people aged 14-25 experiencing first onset psychosis.

Under the direction of the Manager of CAMHS, the Health Professional Officer positions work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary assertive outreach team to provide assessment and therapeutic intervention to young people at high risk of developing serious, long term mental illness.

Health Professional Officers within the unit are expected to be actively involved in professional development and supervision, participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team.

Additionally, the role is required to be available to work within all program areas of CAMHS, as service needs arise.

Psychologists employed by MHJHADS may be eligible for the Mental Health Psychologist allowance under the provisions of the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement Refer to Annex C of the Agreement or speak to the Contact Officer listed to find out if you could be eligible.

ABOUT YOU

Behavioural Capabilities

To be successful in this position, you will have a demonstrated track record of working in a multi-disciplined team environment and supporting and contributing to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages collaborative teamwork, and complies with all the applicable regulatory and legislative requirements set out for such a role.

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and adapt quickly to a busy changing environment.
Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people, their families and/or carers.
Ability to respond to and prioritise competing demands in a calm and efficient manner while maintaining high work standards.
Be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with a changing working environment.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory:

For Registered Nurse:

Tertiary qualifications in Nursing.
Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Must hold a current ACT driver's license.
Experience in mental health.

For Occupational Therapy:

Be registered or eligible for registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Eligibility for professional membership of Occupational Therapy Australia
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years (preferable 5 years) paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service
Must hold a current driver's license.

For Psychology:

Be registered or be eligible for general registration with Psychology Board of Australia
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years (preferable 5 years) paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service
Must hold a current driver's license.

For Social Work:

Degree in Social Work
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years (preferable 5 years) paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service
Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Registration or eligibility for registration under the Working with Vulnerable People Act 201
Must hold a current driver's licen