Senior Allied Health Clinician - CAMHS Patient Flow (527919d)

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description
MedicalJobsAustralia.com Senior Allied Health Clinician

- CAMHS Patient Flow (527919d)

Department of Health Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing CMHW

- MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 11 August, 2026 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Tuesday 11 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST Award-Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4 Salary: $131,122 to $138,984 per annum Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time Region: South Located in: Clare House, 26 Clare St Job description: Provides statewide CAMHS intake and triage services, assessing referrals, prioritising risk, and facilitating appropriate care pathways. Please note this position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Consultant

- CAMHS Patient Flow (527919) and only one position will be filled on merit.

The Team This role works with the statewide CYMHS Patient Flow team

- which serves as the triage service for all of CYMHS.

As a triage clinician you will work autonomously alongside other highly skilled CYMHS clinicians to provide triage, assessment, and expert advice to consumers, families, and other referrers and stakeholders. The Role As a senior clinician within a multidisciplinary team delivering person centred, recovery orientated and trauma informed care to all individuals accessing child and adolescent mental health services, and in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies: Undertake a statewide specialist function for assigned referrals to and contacts with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) by assessing the nature of the referral or contact, gathering collateral information as required and determining an appropriate and safe response pathway.

Ensure all contacts and referrals are prioritised in accordance with assessed individual needs and presenting risks and work closely with the appropriate care stream to facilitate a response within the required timeframe.



Work in collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to develop the statewide CAMHS case flow function and optimise access and pathways to the CAMHS service and deliver improved outcomes and experiences for individuals presenting with mental health concerns and their families-carers. You will need Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality mental health care in a child and adolescent mental health setting with a particular focus on initial assessments, risk assessments, brief psychological interventions and developing initial management plans.

Extensive demonstrated experience working in a child and adolescent mental health setting in a leadership or autonomous clinical role and as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant philosophies, such as trauma informed care and recovery principles, policies and procedures, and associated legislation, which impact upon children and adolescents' mental health care. Note:

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

Why Tasmania The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.

Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.

It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.



Details of appointment Fixed term full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.

- Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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 $131,122 to $138,984 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025. Allowances

- Career development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility 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 Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Current Driver's Licence Relevant postgraduate qualification Note:

- Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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. Statement of Duties: Senior AH Clinician

- CAMHS Patient Flow (HP04).

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