In accordance with mental health care standards, agency policy and direction, legal and ethical requirements and professional competencies, assist in the provision of specialist rehabilitation services based on best practice principles and within a cooperative and multidisciplinary framework.
Under supervision, participate in the referral and assessment process and contribute to care plans assigned to meet the needs of clients.
Participate in ongoing personal development by taking part in relevant training courses and ongoing education as identified in career development reviews.
Qualifications
Demonstrated capacity to work with people with mental illness and knowledge of client rehabilitation needs, client‑centred practice and the need to establish an environment of support.
Knowledge of resources and services available to support people with mental illness in the broader community, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of maintaining appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients.
Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills,
including the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Current driver’s licence.
Certificate IV in Community Services, Aged Care or Disability or Certificate IV in Mental Health (desirable).
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position.
Perks
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person or $28.05 for a family.
Salary packaging, including living expenses up to $9,010 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 per FBT year (subject to eligibility).
Salary & Employment Details
Salary: $70,033 to $75,114 per annum (pro rata) as per Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Operational Health Officer, Level 3.
Employment type: Permanent, part‑time.
Location: Psychiatry RHH, Royal Hobart Hospital.
Hours: 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
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