Location Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon West
Salary $50.00 to $58.00
Hours 80
Position Summary
Senior Mental Health ED/Mental Health Triage Clinician – PECT ( Psychiatric Emergency Care Team) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, Social Work Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3 or Psychologist Level 3 to join the Psychiatric Emergency Care Team in the Emergency Department and Mental Health Telephone Triage on a full time or part time, ongoing basis.
Reporting to the Psychiatric Emergency Care Team Manager, the successful applicant will play an important role in the undertaking of a range of mental health clinical duties including the provision of high standard acute clinical assessment, evidence-based treatment and support consumers experiencing significant mental health difficulties and their carers/families.
The successful applicant will take ownership to undertake the following: Leadership, direction and supervision for multi-disciplinary staff in service delivery to clients Actively promote and implement the agreed model of care for the service Take a leading role in the recruitment selection and induction of staff into the team in conjunction with the Manager Deputise for the manager as required Take a leading role with inter-agency liaison activities within the region Monitor and maintain clinical systems and information management processes that support service delivery Provide a front line service to the LRH Emergency Department (ED) including timely response in accordance with ED KPIs, advice and education to the ED staff Conduct assessments in a timely manner and complete safety plans in collaboration with consumers, carers, significant others and when necessary, the multi-disciplinary team Use current evidence-based interventions and collaborate with community organisations to meet identified needs Monitor the consumers physical/medical state and associate treatments in conjunction with their mental state and associated treatments Provide pharmacological/psychoeducation specific to the consumers requirements Adhere to organisational documentation guidelines when recording treatment and support in a comprehensive, factual and sequential manner Participation in and provision of clinician supervision LRH employees enjoy access to: Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing services Access to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study support Tailored flexible work options to support work life balance, including ADO's, 5 weeks leave, regional salary packaging and additional purchased leave Fantastic social club activities and diverse and inclusive workplace activities Workplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staff We are looking for candidates with: Qualifications in either Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Clinical Psychology Minimum 4 years post registration experience in Mental Health Experience working in acute adult services, triage service and/or mental health emergency department The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to mental health consumers Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, mental health conditions and treatment options Capacity to work effectively within a team structure and as a sole clinician Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external services Working knowledge of NSQHS Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team For more information about this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to contact Philemon Chikwinyaon (03) 5173 8279 . for a confidential discussion.
About LRH LRH was proud to be the recipient of the 2022 Premier's Health Service of the Year (Medium) Award . This prestigious award recognises the amazing work of our team in driving change and improvement in the health outcomes for the Victorian community.
We are located 150 km east of Melbourne, and LRH is the regional provider of a broad range of specialist health services including hospital based, sub-acute and mental health services across Gippsland.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with $217 million expansion nearing completion, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increase medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
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Diversity and Inclusion We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653.
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for 3 COVID-19 doses and current season influenza vaccination, unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Selection Criteria Essential: Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
Essential: Registered Nurse Division 1 with post-graduate qualification in Mental Health or a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology, holding current relevant professional registration
Essential: Minimum 4 years post registration experience in Mental Health field
Essential: Experience in the field of working in acute adult services, triage service and/or mental health emergency department.
Essential: Sound knowledge of the mental health act, mental health conditions and treatment options.
Essential: Communicates well with and relates to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
Essential: Takes responsibility for own actions and is proactive and self-starting.
Please note that this position will close at 11:59pm (AESDT) on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is submitted before this time as we do not accept late applications.
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