Allied Health Assistant 3 – Allied Health Assistant 3 Job Vacancy in ACT Government Health Canberra ACT – Updated today
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Job Description : Allied Health Assistant 3 – Allied Health Assistant 3 (Job Number: 0213R)
Description
Directorate
Canberra Health Services
Branch
Adult Acute Mental Health Services
Section
Adult Mental Health Unit
Position Number
37432
Position Title
Allied Health Assistant Level 3
Classification
Allied Health Assistant Level 3
Vacancy Type
Full-time Temporary
Vacancy Length
Six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Location
The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Base Annual Salary
$68,984 – $72,369 (up to $76,559 depending on qualification level)
Contact Officer
David Warren (02) 5124 5401 david.warren@act.gov.au
Closing Date
7 March 2022
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
Under current Public Health Emergency Directions all Canberra Health Services staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
In order to be eligible for employment with Canberra Health Services you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 by way of a Vaccination Certificate or provision of an authorised exemption, for consideration. Please ensure you include this information with your application documentation.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services provides health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance and harm minimisation. The participation of the people who use the service, including families and carers, is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including people’s home.
These services include:
Adult Acute Mental Health Services
Adult Community Mental Health Services
Alcohol and Drug Services
Justice Health Services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Rehabilitation and Specialty Mental Health Services
The Adult Acute Mental Health Services (AAMHS) covers AMHU which is an acute 40 bed inpatient unit for people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness, ward 12 B, a 10 bed low dependency unit for people suffering moderate mental illness, and MHSSU which is a low dependency 6 bed inpatient unit in the Emergency Department for people requiring extended mental health assessment and/or treatment initiation.
AAMHS is a contemporary evidence-based service providing high quality mental health care, guided by the principles of Recovery. The service aims to provide collaborative care involving the person, their carers and other key community services.
The AHA will provide assistance and support to the allied health team in the delivery of allied health services to consumers, under the supervision of an allied health professional.
The AHA does not make clinical assessment or clinical judgment in this role; however, they will be expected to recognise a change in consumer function and status and the possible impact on the planned program.
The position will report operationally to the Allied Health Manager of AAMHS. Professional governance of this position will come from the Discipline Principal Social work (MHJHADS).
This is a fulltime position within Adult Mental Health Unit working Monday to Friday.
DUTIES
Work Flexibly and effectively as part of the allied health team, providing support to all members of the allied health team and the wider multi-disciplinary team within scope of practice and training of the individual.
Participate and help facilitate the therapeutic group programs for people with complex and serious mental heal issues in an extended care environment. Exercise independent judgement on routine matters and under decreasing professional supervision when performing novel, complex or critical tasks.
Provide therapeutically beneficial assistance to people receiving care within the AMHU/MHSSU/Ward 12B Mental Health Unit, including assisting with transport/transfers to other services or units, assisting with the ongoing maintenance of allied health equipment, and assisting to supply appropriate equipment and referrals, under the direction of the supervising allied health professional, and within the scope of practice and training of the individual.
Coordinate assistance regarding access to relevant services and supports and support the discharge planning process.
Demonstrate communication skills to liase effectively with other health professionals, consumers, families/carers, colleagues and other service providers, including an ability to promptly complete clinical documentation meeting data collection requirements,
Participate in the implementation of clinical governance activity, quality improvement projects, research programs, and health promotion in areas relevant to the service.
Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, and performance appraisal and development.
Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Personal Attributes
To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following attributes:
Experience and competence in working with people who may display aggressive, challenging, distressed or unpredictable behaviour.
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and adapt quickly to a changing environment.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries when responding to consumer and family/carer expectations.
Behavioural Capabilities
Strong planning and organisational skills with a high degree of initiative.
Ability to respond to and prioritise competing requests in a calm manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy.
Administration skills to be able to provide quality work outputs.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Mandatory:
Certificate IV in Mental Health or Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 24 months experience in a related/ relevant organisation and/or service.
Current drivers’ licence .
Desirable:
Previous experience working within an inpatient mental health environment.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to – https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.
WHAT YOU REQUIRE
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
Proven experience providing allied health interventions to people with a mental illness or mental disorder.
Demonstrated ability to assist allied health professionals with therapeutic interventions / programs for people with a mental illness or mental disorder and to independently carry out therapeutic programs in an inpatient setting.
Sound verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including consumers, carers, and staff in a team environment.
Demonstrated problem solving skills, time management skills and ability to be flexible and priorities workload under minimal supervision.
Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind.
HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and
A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.
Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
CHS Contact: David Warren (02) 5124 5401 david.warren@act.gov.au
Job: Allied Health
Salary Range: 68,984.00 – 76,559.00
Contact Name: David Warren
Contact Email: david.warren@act.gov.au
Closing Date: 07/Mar/2022, 6:59:00 AM
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