Job Title: Allied Health Professional Level 3 – Acute Care Team (Mental Health)
Location: South Tasmania
Salary: Competitive, aligned with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement

Why Join Us?

• Community-Based Acute Mental Health Care Setting
• Work with a Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team
• Flexible Working Hours and Supportive Environment

About the Role & Client

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Allied Health Professional to join the Acute Care Team (Mental Health) in South Tasmania. This position involves delivering hospital-level care in community settings as part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team. The service operates seven days a week from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, ensuring responsive and person-centered care. You’ll provide specialized, trauma-informed support to adults in crisis, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff to deliver holistic treatment plans.

Suitable Allied Health Professionals:

• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Occupational Therapists
• Other suitably qualified and registered Allied Health Practitioners

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assertive, community-based mental health care, including assessments, risk management, and individualized therapeutic interventions.
• Engage actively with patients, families, and carers, using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices.
• Collaborate with team members to facilitate safe discharge and continuity of care, coordinating with general practitioners and community service providers.
• Deliver evidence-based therapies and interventions directly in the consumer’s home or community facilities.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives, clinical documentation, and professional development activities.

Skills & Requirements

• Qualifications: Approved allied health degree and relevant registration with a National Board, or full membership/eligibility with a professional association for self-regulated professions.
• Experience: Minimum of two years post-graduate experience in a clinical mental health setting, with demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic interventions.
• Essential Checks: Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration and other pre-employment checks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable

• Established relationships with local service providers to enhance community mental health support.

How to Apply

Submit your application to Emma Leck at emma.leck@evolvetalent.com.au, or contact 02 9067 4904 for more details.

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