Clinician - CYMHS Consultation and Liaison

Department of Health Tasmania - Brisbane QLD

This position is for an Allied Health Professional Clinician - CYMHS Consultation and Liaison (526895d) The position is also being advertised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (526895). The position will be filled on a merit basis.

Please note: This position is based in Launceston, Tasmania.

The Team:

The Allied Health Clinician works within the Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), a growing statewide service focused on supporting children and young people experiencing complex mental health concerns. The team is part of a multidisciplinary mental health and paediatric network, collaborating closely with Emergency Department clinicians, inpatient units, community services, and support organisations to ensure coordinated, person‑centred, and recovery‑focused care.

CYMHS teams are dedicated, highly skilled, and client‑focused, operating within a reform‑driven environment that includes Youth Mental Health, Youth Forensic, and Out‑of‑Home Care programs. These teams work side‑by‑side with current Consultation and Liaison roles to enhance assessment, triage, care planning, and clinical decision‑making for young people presenting with acute or complex needs. The collaborative structure ensures high‑level clinical coordination, specialist guidance for hospital staff, and seamless integration between inpatient, emergency, and community mental health pathways.

The Role:

Delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies

You will need to:





- Provide mental health clinical expertise, supportive advice and clinical care to young people in a consultation liaison role by providing in‑reach into the Emergency Department or relevant inpatient ward, based on best practice principles and legal and professional requirements, using specialist assessment and screening tools to deliver improved outcomes for patients presenting with mental health concerns and/or substance use related comorbidities.

- Provide treatment recommendations and specialist support to the Emergency Department staff, relevant inpatient unit staff, other health professionals and community support organisations as required and assist with clinical decision making and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to young people to facilitate a person centred and recovery focused approach.

- Provide support and psycho-education as appropriate and involve young people and their families/significant others in the identification of their needs, formulation of goals, development of care plans and the implementation of 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:

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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:

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade

📌 Clinician - CYMHS Consultation and Liaison (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Brisbane