Mental Health Liaison Clinician

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

**About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to enhance the Queensland Police Service's (QPS) response to mental health incidents by providing timely and relevant mental health information, advice, and support for informed decision-making, while carefully balancing individual confidentiality and the need for effective management ; and secondly, as a senior mental health clinician based in the central PCC, to deliver high-level, evidence-based clinical services, including acute assessment, triage, and referral for children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health crisis, or their families/carers, following police emergency intervention. Clinical services will be delivered via video and phone.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience and clinical skills in Mental Health Liaison Service.

Participate in innovation and change to develop responses to address emerging service needs in relation to Mental Health.

Practice collaboratively within the interprofessional health care team to promote the safety, security and personal integrity of individuals and groups.

Responsible for prompt and accurate data entry of consumer demographic information, diagnosis, and outcomes, as well as service activity data into relevant applications. This includes completing and submitting the electronic documentation to comply with the Mental Health Act 2016 requirements for admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas

Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases

Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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