Job Role: Clinical Specialist
The Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) program is a short-term community based support service for consumers who have engaged in suicidal behaviour. The Senior Clinician will provide clinical support to both the team and consumers, working effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide case management for up to 3 months linking into long term follow up services where appropriate.
* Perform comprehensive assessments including mental state assessment, risk assessment and safety planning for people experiencing suicidality.
* Utilise knowledge of suitable assessment and examination skills to recognise mental state deterioration and initiate/escalate treatment plan/s for management of same.
* Draw on nursing theory and frameworks to assess risk, communicating early warning signs to the multidisciplinary team and utilising appropriate interventions to mitigate risks.
Key requirements for this position include registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and appropriate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, including post-graduate qualification relevant to mental health nursing or completion of specialist undergraduate mental health nursing program. Minimum 5 years experience in mental health nursing is also required.
Why Work with Us?
* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.
* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.
* A healthy work/life balance encouraged, with full time employment coming with a monthly Accrued Day Off.
* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay.
* Free car parking.
* Discounts and Promotions always available.
St Vincent's Mental Health includes an adult area mental health service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
Application Information
* Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.