At LRH we believe in Better Care, Everywhere, for Everyone.
Our people are critical to our success. We want to build a reputation of having the best healthcare staff in Victoria. We will achieve this by ensuring we always provide safe and supportive environment for our people to learn, develop and flourish.
Based in Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health is seeking an experienced and qualified Registered Psychiatric Nurses Grade 4 and Grade 3, Social Worker Grade 3, Occupational Therapist Grade 3 or Psychologist Level 3 to join the Psychiatric Emergency Care Team (PECT) in the Emergency Department and Mental Health Telephone Triage on a full-time ongoing basis, Part-Time and Fixed Term Contract s with LRH will also be considered.
The Senior Clinician – PECT in conjunction with the PECT Manager and the Consultant Psychiatrist shall assist with the provision of high-quality specialist mental health services across Acute and urgent Inpatient referral and assessment services and Mental Health and Police Response. The Senior Clinician PECT provides direction and support for the daily operational activities of the team and assists with workforce development and workload management.
About you
The Senior Clinician PECT undertakes a comprehensive assessment, care coordination, evidence based treatment, psycho-education and consumer and family collaboration.
We are looking for candidates with:
* Registered Nurse Division 1* or 3, or Degree in Occupational Therapy, with current registration with AHPRA or
* Appropriate post graduate qualification in Psychology, with current registration with AHPRA or
* Degree or Diploma in Social Work, with eligibility for membership to AASW or
* Bachelor of Speech Pathology, or equivalent, with eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
* 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
Interested but need more information? Please contact Scott London on (03) 51738279 or at scott.london@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the position description.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
* Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.