This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more hereEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experienceRemuneration: $74,742.00 - $113,556.22 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)Hours per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ530422Applications Close: 3 December 2024Vaccination Category: AOutstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.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.We've prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more hereSalary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerationsSubsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your familyFree confidential counselling services for you and your familyCraving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to 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.And don't worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!There's heaps 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 hereAbout Your RoleThe 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 districtThe 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.Learn more about the role and requirements here.Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHDYour 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 ****** now for a confidential chat.MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.#RuralHealthIncentives.
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