Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service
2 weeks ago
Employment Type : Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification:Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $ 112,396.00 - $ $116,963.48 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per Week : up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ573568
Applications Close: 17 June 2025
Vaccination Category:A
Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we're ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax freefor living expenses Take advantage of novated leasing a new car
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
Craving a fresh start somewhere new and interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from a state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured, and you'll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.
There is so much to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you'll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar)
Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here
About Your Role
The Mental Health Emergency Consultation and Support (MHECS) Clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team. The MHECS Clinician is responsible for coordinating and delivering emergency mental health consultations, assessments and support services to persons (including their family, and/or carers) who are experiencing acute mental health crisis in the MLHD. The MHECS Clinician together with the on-call consultant psychiatrist develop a plan to 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 will also be required to complete duties as a Police Ambulance Clinician Early Response (PACER) Clinician.The PACER service involves conducting emergency assessments in the community settings with police and ambulance services. This work occurs in person in Wagga and is conducted via virtual platforms across the district
The MHECS Clinician is an experienced clinician who possesses extensive specialist knowledge within mental health. They have advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. They are able to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks. Staff at this level are expected to exercise independent professional judgement when required in solving problems and managing cases where principles, procedures, techniques and methods require expansion, adaptation or modification.
The MHECS Clinician will demonstrate the ability to act as a professional role model, delivering a high level capacity for patient advocacy and cost benefit practice while demonstrating the ability to act as a change agent. They will provide effective clinical leadership and the ability to practice as an autonomous professional and the capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. The MHECS Clinician will assist in allocating workloads and work through complex mental health presentations with other clinicians providing the best possible outcomes.
Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
Go on, you've earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Paul Craft, MHECSC Manager on 02 5943 1720 or Paul.Craft@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.
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 disability.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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