POSITION DESCRIPTION. Emerging Minds Child Mental Health Consultant

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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Emerging Minds Child Mental Health Consultant ROLE DESCRIPTION Role Title: Role Reports to: Role Created/Reviewed Date: January 2018 Criminal History Clearance Requirements: ORGANISATION Child Mental Health Workforce Consultant - Brisbane Senior Child Mental Health Workforce Consultant Aged (NPC) Child- Prescribed (DCSI) Vulnerable (NPC) General Probity (NPC) Overview Emerging Minds is dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of infants, children, adolescents and their families in Australia. Emerging Minds develops mental health policy, services, interventions, training, programs and resources in response to the needs of professionals, children and their families Emerging Minds partners with family members and national and international organisations to implement evidence based practice into the Australian context. Emerging Minds is the auspicing body for The National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health funded by the Australian Government. Emerging Minds as the lead organisation has partnered with the Australian Institute of Family Studies, the Parenting Research Centre, the Australian National University and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in the establishment and delivery of this initiative. Emerging Minds will: develop innovative information and workforce development resources for clinical and non-clinical professionals to improve the mental health of infants and children; support the development of knowledge, skills and practice for professionals working with children who would benefit from early intervention, including those who experience trauma; and support the development of knowledge, skills and practice for professionals working with the parents and guardians of these children, with a view to assisting parents and guardians to care effectively for their children. Purpose of the Position The Child Mental Health Consultant will form part of a small team to work at a state and regional level to support the uptake and implementation of the workforce development learning products and resources from Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. The development of high level relationships with Primary Health Care Networks, key stakeholders and organisations engaged in the delivery of services to children (0 to 12 years) and their parents/guardians is a key feature Key Accountabilities 1. Contribution to the development and achievement of the Emerging Minds objectives and KPIs specifically as they relate to workforce development by supporting agencies providing services to infants, children and/or their parents/guardians to successfully implement evidence based practice and service models to improve the social and emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes of infants and children (0 to 12 years) as well as parenting practices to support these children. 1

2 2. Provision of leadership at regional levels to support workforce initiatives that aim to support professionals working with children (0 to 12 years) who would benefit from early intervention, including those who have experienced trauma as well as supporting parents/guardians to care effectively for their children. 3. Support the effective performance of the state based office of the National to Local portfolio by providing strategic and operational leadership. 4. Contribution to the overall outcomes of Emerging Minds. Emerging Minds has national focus and all team members are expected to contribute to the achievement of the organisation s outcomes in a timely and collaborative manner. Flexibility of approach and the ability to adapt work practices to meet changing work requirements and situations will be required. Specific Conditions An Australian citizen or resident with the right to work in Australia. Out of hours work, including intra and interstate travel. Overnight absences will be required. The appointment is subject to the provision of a current National Police Certificate and Child Related Employment Screening through the appropriate state department. Provision of a current National Police Certificate, to be renewed every three years thereafter from the date of issue. A Child Safe Environment Certificate must be maintained in accordance with the Emerging Minds policy. A minimum current South Australian Class C (or interstate equivalent) driver s license is essential. The employee must be willing to drive throughout the course of their duties. Performance Development The Child Mental Health Consultant is required to participate in the organisation s Performance Development Program. This will include a regular review of the employee s performance against the responsibilities, performance outcome measures associated with their position and demonstration of appropriate behaviours which reflect a commitment to Emerging Minds values and strategic directions. REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTIONS Internal: q Reports to the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant. q Supervision of students/interns. External: q Existing and potential partners and major regional stakeholders, who can strengthen Emerging Minds ability to achieve their purpose. q Primary Health Care Networks, General Practitioners, primary health professionals and child and family health and social services. q Non-government and community based services such as, but not limited to, Communities for Children, Personal Helpers and Mentors, Family Mental Health Support Services, and child and family services. q Regional non-government organisations that provide child and family services. 2

3 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY 1 Contribution to the development and achievement of the Emerging Minds objectives and KPIs especially as they relate to workforce development by supporting agencies providing services to infants, children (0 to 12 years) and their parents/guardians to successfully implement evidence based practice and service models to improve the social and emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes of infants and children as well as parenting practices to support these children. RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES MEASURES 1.1 Engage with key state/regional based stakeholders delivering clinical and non-clinical services to infants, children (0 to 12 years) and their parents/guardians. Engage Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and organisations who work with children who would benefit from early intervention including those who have experienced trauma to support the identification of workforce development needs. Engage organisations working with parents/guardians of infants and children at risk of mental health difficulties to promote Emerging Minds workforce development products and resources. Number of presentations to PHNs and organisations: understanding barriers and facilitators to workforce development mapped. Map context in order to understand workforce needs as they relate to identifying, supporting and referral of children at risk of mental health difficulties. Number of organisations identifying readiness: identify entry point for workforce development and engagement with Emerging Minds, public health messages, elearning, face to face training and organisational change. Number of presentations to organisations: barriers and facilitators to workforce development mapped. Map context in order to understand workforce needs as they relate to supporting parents/guardians in their care of infants and children at risk of mental health difficulties. Number of organisations identifying readiness: identify entry point for workforce development and engagement with Emerging Mind, public health messages, elearning, face to face training and organisational change. 1.2 Engage with key stakeholders and organisations to support the KPI s of Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Promote Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health to key state/regional stakeholders. Identify and engage with regional stakeholders. Support key stakeholders and organisations to assess readiness and link with the appropriate scaffolded learning. Provide face to face training where it links with scaffolded learning opportunities. Number of presentations made; context documented, and issues/barriers noted. Regional stakeholders identified, and engagement strategy mapped. Number of regional stakeholders engaged: entry point documented. Number of workforce development plans developed. Number of training sessions delivered: organisations and up take of practice mapped. Report against the evaluation framework. 3

4 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY 2 Provision of leadership at state and regional levels to support workforce initiatives that aim to support professionals working with children who would benefit from early intervention, including those who have experienced trauma as well as supporting parents/ guardians to care effectively for these children. RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES MEASURES 2.1 Provide advice to mental health and child/family welfare initiatives and other major state/regional based stakeholders regarding quality workforce development in the field of promotion, prevention and early intervention as it relates to the mental health of infants and children and how parents/guardians can effectively care for their children. Support the implementation of the aims, objectives and KPIs for the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health at state and regional levels. Activity work plans and KPIs reflect principles and practice. 2.2 Provide formulated advice with the support of the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant and the Australian National University Program Manager as a response to regional or local traumatic community events/incidents. Planned, general and formulated advice, responding to regional and local traumatic community events/incidents. Trauma and critical events and advice and plans documented. Learnings, reflections and community debriefs documented. Emerging Minds staff debriefs recorded. Learnings and reflections documented. 2.3 Effective use of data to promote workforce development. Ensure key data informs workforce development strategies at state and regional levels. Activity work plans, KPIs and service operations informed by data and underpinned by evidence. Data collection informs the support provided to organisations, service planning and service delivery. Data collection informs continuous improvement and evaluation strategies. 2.4 Identify and implement opportunities for integrated workforce development planning and delivery including organisational, systems change and continuous improvement. Identify and implement opportunities for integrated workforce development planning and delivery. Evidence, data and evaluation supports continuous improvement for engaged key stakeholders. Timely and effective leadership to support organisational outcomes. State, regional and local partnerships, connections and influence maintained and mapped. Number of face to face training sessions delivered to professionals, organisations or in community settings. Data for evaluation and continuous learning fed back to the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant. 4

5 Strategies for continuous improvement developed and implemented as an ongoing process. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY 3 Support the effective performance of the State based office of the National to Local portfolio RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES MEASURES 3.1 Operate under the direction of the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant with high levels of accountability to ensure the achievement of program outcomes within contract timelines and budget constraints for the National to Local site. 3.2 Ensure compliance with all operational, legislative, policy, child safety policy, workplace health and safety requirements, contractual and budget requirements to support the organisation and the functions of the portfolio. Actively monitor KPIs for your area in the National to Local portfolio to ensure expenditure against the allocated budget in association with the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant. Contribute to a team environment that promotes cooperation, positivity towards achieving outcomes within timelines, supports learning and development and encourages creativity, innovation and honesty. Comply with the contractual, legislative, regulatory and policy requirements. Ensure data management plans are recorded, monitored and reviewed. Ensure the client experience is regularly reviewed and necessary actions implemented. Clients are described as organisations and people engaging with the development of learning, the process of learning and engagement in the activities of Emerging Minds. KPIs achieved within negotiated timelines and budget. Active and respectful participation in regular team meetings. Regular monitoring of activity work plans and KPIs. Regular and timely team meetings. Participation in staff orientation and supervision. Data management in place and reviewed as per agency and contractual requirement. Evaluation processes in place and reviewed. Grievances recorded in the register and highlighted to the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant. Support timely follow up when needed (documented). 3.3 Ensure KPIs are met. KPIs are monitored and reviewed. KPIs reviewed monthly and reported against. Action plans developed to address lag or delays and reported to the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant. 3.4 Contribute to the learning culture of Emerging Minds. Active contribution through reflective, team and personal supervision. Document team meetings. Effective supervision structure and reporting mechanisms are in place and KPIs monitored and reported against. Activity work plans updated against KPIs and timelines. Reports to the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant in a timely manner (weekly). Personal reflections sheets after meetings/presentations inform continuous learning and data analysis. Active participation in personal and 5

6 team supervision. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY 4 Contribution to the overall outcomes of Emerging Minds. RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES MEASURES 4.1 Promote and model positive workplace culture. Support a positive work culture and ongoing excellence. Foster and support a one team-one purpose approach to meet the vision of Emerging Minds. Adhere to Emerging Minds values, conditions of employment and organisational Policies and Procedures. Ensure effective communication processes that enable a positive work environment are established and maintained. Effective contribution at staff meetings. Active and respectful participation in all portfolio and whole of team meetings. Weekly communication to the Senior Child Mental Health Consultant with updates on achievements and performance, KPI measures and key stakeholder engagement. Organisational change and systems plans. Conditions of employment and Policy and Procedures demonstrated in staff orientation, ongoing supervision and performance management. Staff supervision, grievance procedures and employee assistance processes in place and maintained. Celebration of successes within teams. Staff meetings are productive and effective with minutes and actions circulated. 4.2 Contribute and support a healthy work environment. In cooperation with staff, the Human Resources Manager and the National to Local Manager ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Staff training and induction of policies and procedures noted in the staff files. Health and safety on team meeting agendas. Team debriefs minuted. Staff debriefs noted in the supervision files. Any near misses noted and reported and mitigation strategies developed and actioned. 4.3 Support an environment of continuous learning and improvement for self, the National to Local site, the portfolio area and Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Participate in appropriate contemporary supervision, including reflective practice, with timely and effective feedback to inform professional development as per professional development, performance management and organisational requirements. Data and evaluation inform the continuous improvement of the workforce development strategy. Staff supervision, reflective practice and professional development are in place, active and noted. Professional development fits both the staff development and the organisational needs and is recorded in the staff files. Strategies for continuous improvement are developed and implemented as an ongoing process. 4.4 Workforce Contribute to the collaborative practice to Activity work plans, KPIs and service 6

7 development reflects evidence, principles and practice to facilitate the continuous improvement and position Emerging Minds as a leading workforce development organisation. support the aims, objectives and KPIs for Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. operations reflect principles and practice. 4.5 Analyse key regional and local data for evidence based decision making, service planning and delivery. Contribute to collaborative practice to ensure key data and evidence informs decision making, service planning and service delivery. Activity work plans, KPIs and service operations are informed by data and underpinned by evidence. Data collection informs organisational strategies, service planning and service delivery. 7

8 PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Knowledge required to fulfil the requirements of this position ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Those characteristics considered absolutely necessary) Qualifications: An appropriate degree level qualification in health, behavioural or social sciences. Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of key stakeholders, organisations and professionals. Proven ability to communicate and synthesise complex ideas both orally and in writing in a strategic, focused and concise manner. Drive, flexibility, initiative, resourcefulness and ability to operate under direction and with high levels of independence to ensure the achievement of program outcomes in tight timeframes. Proven skills in work prioritisation and the monitoring of the achievement of team objectives and project goals. Demonstrated project management. Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills. Proven skills in face to face training, implementation and continuous improvement strategies. Experience: Experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of workforce development strategies regarding child and family mental health. Experience in the development and evaluation of implementation and quality improvement strategies. Proven experience in planning, leading and managing projects of a complex nature. Substantial prior experience in service delivery using empirically supported interventions. Significant experience in working collaboratively with state based and regional programs and practitioners to implement quality improvement and/or workforce development strategies. A successful record of engaging and consulting with individuals, children, parents and professionals. Proven experience in meeting agreed outcomes within timelines in a team environment. Experience in the initiation and evaluation of mental health prevention, promotion and early intervention strategies. Demonstrated experience in liaison with a wide range of regional organisations. Delivery of professional development, training supervision and practice support. Demonstrated experience in workforce development and capacity building initiatives. Knowledge: Specialised knowledge in the area of mental illness prevention, mental health promotion and early intervention as it relates to children and families. Demonstrated understanding of the intergenerational impact of colonisation and trauma, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Demonstrated understanding of the intergenerational impact of trauma. Demonstrated understanding of the impact of adult issues on parenting and the mental health outcomes for children. Knowledge of national and/or state policies and plans relating to mental health, child and family health and welfare. An understanding of principles of collaboration and organisational change. Knowledge of the principles and practice of OHSW and corporate governance appropriate to the requirements of the position. DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (To distinguish between applicants who have met all essential requirements) Qualifications: It is highly desirable that applicants possess a post-graduate qualification in the behavioural or social sciences or a health related discipline. Experience: Proven experience in the preparation of articles for publication in refereed professional journals. Experience in the provision of expert advice on a consultancy basis to external bodies and the public. Knowledge: An understanding of the structure and organisation of current Australian health and welfare systems involved with the care and wellbeing of children and families. 8

9 Note: The Person Specification is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties but is intended to reflect the major responsibilities associated with the position. As the strategic directions of the organisation change, this Person Specification may change and develop. 9