On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to join the Community Mental Health Team which is a Monday - Friday role, working the hours of 8.30am - 5.00 pm daily.
This is a 12 week locum with the potential to extend, where you will be working within the Continuing Care Team in Community Mental Health service at Port Macquarie Hospital.
To be successful for the role you will be competent in working with risk assessments and outreach mental health work based out in the community and in clinic.
Key Responsibilities Provide mental health triage, assessments, treatment planning and continuing care planning.
Provide acute assessment for clients in psychiatric crisis or risk of serious self-harm or suicide.
Provide assessment and the intake to provide the development of individual treatment plans for clients.
Case management and case co-ordination to ensure the implementation of treatment plans.
Provide comprehensive reviews and appropriate client transfer/discharge procedures.
Provide support, information, and education to family members, carers and significant others.
Facilitate individual and group therapy and psycho-education sessions to clients, carers and families.
Work in conjunction with key stakeholders, such as GPs and Community Health Services.
Work under protocols that facilitate best practice in the early prevention, early detection and intervention.
Work collaboratively with all internal and external service providers to ensure the most appropriate care and service is provided clients.
About You Completed Bachelor or Masters in Social work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Nursing.
Demonstrated experience in direct clinical care to people who have experienced mental illness.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of Recovery-based principles.
A commitment to Mental Health & Wellbeing promotion within the community.
Working knowledge of the relevant Mental Health Act and associated regulatory frameworks.
Highly developed skills in assessment, planning/intervention including CBT & crisis management.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including inter/intra agency joint case work.
Demonstrated ability to engage clients and liaise with relevant family members.
Liaise with a broad range of health professionals, and community agencies.
Experience in assessment, crisis assessment and intervention, counselling and psychosocial rehabilitation.
Interested?
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