Position: Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS) Clinician Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience Remuneration: $108,595.00 - $113,556.22 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Applications Close: 6 October 2024 Requisition ID: REQ516879 Are you looking for a new adventure? Ready to take the next step in your career in Mental Health? Join our multi-disciplinary team in Wagga Wagga and help to make a positive impact within our communities and broaden your horizons with unique experiences across a range of clinical areas.
Access generous entitlements and benefits including: Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses.
Take advantage of novated leasing a new car! Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations The Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS) is an acute mental health service that provides emergency consultation and assessment for people in our community.
The MHECS team is a multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians who assist, support, and guide the emergency department clinicians in 32 hospitals across MLHD in managing mental health consumers' risk, medications, and plans for ongoing care.
The MHECS Clinician is responsible for coordinating and delivering consultations, assessments, and support services to persons (including their family and/or carers) who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis in the MLHD.
Key Responsibilities: Consumer Consultation and Support: Provide Mental Health consultations and assessments for consumers presenting to our facilities who are referred to the MHECS.
Clinical Leadership: Provide leadership through modeling a high standard of professional and interpersonal skills, attitudes, and behaviors; assist in allocating workloads and work through complex mental health presentations.
Build and Maintain Relationships: The capacity to work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment and develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Work Independently: Operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision; exercise independent professional judgment when required in solving problems and managing cases.
Key Requirements: Demonstrated 5 years' experience in mental health as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, or other qualifications recognized under the Health Professionals Award.
Current Registration with AHPRA (RN's, Psychologists & OT's) or eligibility for membership of the relevant peak body.
Postgraduate qualifications relevant to Mental Health or working towards.
Demonstrated extensive understanding and experience in the application of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007; forensic provisions as well as national and state mental health initiatives and strategic directions.
Ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference? Submit your application online today! Your application will require you to include a cover letter, resume, and complete 8 x key selection criteria questions.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disabilities.
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