Emergency Department Mental Health Consultation

3 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Peninsula Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, Nursing

Reference: 32932
- **Permanent, ongoing roles with excellent job security working on the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula**:

- **Salary range 107k - 115k + super & salary sacrifice options**:

- **Open to RN’s, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists & Clinical Psychologists with Mental Health experience**

**Who We Are and What We Stand For**

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:
**Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.** We are One Peninsula Health.

**What You Will Be Doing**

The Mental Health Consultation Liaison (MHCL) Clinician, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, provides timely and responsive mental health assessment and treatment to people who require urgent mental health assessment, treatment and support.
The Grade 4 works as a senior member of the MHCL team, providing leadership and support to other team members, along with shift leading when required. The Grade 4 also works closely with the Grade 5 ED MH/AOD Coordinator to prioritize assessments, assist with patient flow and management within the emergency department and ensure a comprehensive, collaborative approach to providing high quality, client centred care is established.

**What You Need**

We anticipate you will have:

- Qualified Registered Nurse, Social Worker, OT or Clinical Psychologist with relevant registration
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers.
- Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014, the National Standards for Mental Health Services 2010, the National Standards for the Mental Health Workforce 2002 and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards including EQuIP
- Communicates well with and relates to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
- Working knowledge of discipline specific legislation relevant to clinical practice
- Takes responsibility for own actions and is proactive and self-starting.
- Extensive experience in the mental health field including acute inpatient services and/or community mental health care

**What Next**

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

**Additional Requirements**

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

**Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.



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