Senior Allied Health Professional (515899)

- Australia, Tas

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

Join the Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), a dynamic, community-based team located in beautiful Launceston, Tasmania. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, person-centred mental health care throughout the community. We work closely with individuals, their families and carers, and both formal and informal support networks. We support older people in their health, wellbeing, and recovery, living a life that is meaningful to them.

At OPMHS, you'll broaden your professional experience in a supportive environment guided by our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes for older adults.

- As the Senior Allied Health Skilled you will be providing leadership, support and supervision to emerging clinicians in the team, in particular allied health staff.
- Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through relevant assessment, recovery focused case management and other recovery or trauma informed services, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
- Provision of evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for clients with major and complex mental illness,



that are in line with the Tasmanian Governments Rethink Initiative and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Working in accordance with the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
- Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.

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

You will need

- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental illness and dementia, including behaviour and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
- Demonstrated understanding of Community, Inpatient and Extended Treatment and Older Persons Mental Health Service including the ability to provide comprehensive assessment of mental illness.
- Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the Older Persons Mental Health Service area with the ability to acquire further expertise.
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to consultation and liaison with other services and agencies in the context of optimising effective and efficient service provision, advice, education and continuity of care.




- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to positively contribute to a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to develop and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities, research and staff and student education.
- An understanding of relevant legislation and professional practice standards including Work Health and Safety Legislation, Guardianship, Workplace Diversity Guidelines, the Mental Health Act and Discipline Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice.
- A demonstrated understanding of and personal commitment to the principles of clinical supervision.

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

📌 Senior Allied Health Professional (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmania Government
📍 Launceston