Peel and Rockingham Kwinana (PaRK) Mental Health Service is seeking applications for 1 vacancy, Clinical Nurse Specialist Mental Health Consultant Liaison.
The Peel and Rockingham Kwinana (PaRK) Mental Health Service is the place where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. PaRK is the perfect place to start or progress your community Mental Health career.
PaRK provides mental health services to adults and older adults living in the communities of Kwinana, Rockingham, Mandurah, Pinjarra, and Waroona. The PaRK mental health service is a vibrant and progressive organisation whose mission is to provide safe and progressive patient care within a positive work environment and culture. There is a broad suite of services available including adult and older adult inpatient (including ECT), adult and older adult community services as well as several specialty services including emergency department liaison, consultation liaison, day therapy, hospital in the home, early episode psychosis, assertive community treatment, perinatal, GP liaison, drug and alcohol services, Aboriginal mental health services, community step up and step-down accommodation, among others. We offer a range of therapeutic programs including CBT, DBT, rehabilitation services and peer support. We take pride in our strong links with our community partners and the community at large.
The Consultation Liaison (CL) Service provides mental health assessment, risk assessment, recommendations for management, shared care and treatment and prevention of mental health problems for patients within the General Hospital location. This includes specialised clinical psychological assessment and evidence-based treatments.
To be suitable for this position you will: Demonstrate resilience with a high degree of initiative and experience in providing mental health advice and support.Work collaboratively with your team members to ensure the best quality and care of your patients.Demonstrate a strong commitment to the South Metropolitan Health Service values of Care, Respect, Excellence and Teamwork.If this interests you, and you:
have well-developed problem-solving skills.enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team as well as working independently.have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Then we just might be the right fit for each other.
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Tracey Chandler (Program Manager) on (08) 6557 4808.
If you are ready to partner with us, see the simple application instructions below:
Step 1: Prepare the following documentation:
A copy of your current CV.A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.Step 2: Select "Apply for Job"
All applications are to be submitted online. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesEligibility To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed-term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.Appointments may be made from this pool until 26/01/2025.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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