About Your Role
The 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.
As a key member of our team, you will work together with the on-call consultant psychiatrist to develop a plan to assist, support and guide emergency department clinicians in 32 hospitals across MLHD in managing mental health consumers' risk, medications and plans for ongoing care.
You will be required to complete duties as a Police Ambulance Clinician Early Response (PACER) Clinician, conducting emergency assessments in community settings with police and ambulance services via virtual platforms across the district.
We are seeking an experienced clinician who possesses extensive specialist knowledge within mental health, with advanced reasoning skills and the ability to operate autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision.
The successful candidate will have the ability to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks, exercising independent professional judgement when required in solving problems and managing cases.
You will demonstrate a high level capacity for patient advocacy and cost benefit practice while acting as a change agent, providing effective clinical leadership and the ability to practice as an autonomous professional.
We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
* 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.
* Flexible working arrangements, choose your own hours
* Genuine training and development opportunities plus a comprehensive online learning library.
* Ongoing support, feedback and planning opportunities to build your career of choice.
* Free confidential counselling services for you and your family.