Job Title: Mental Health Liaison Specialist
The primary objective of this role is to provide specialist mental health services to patients presenting to the Emergency Department and other facilities in the region. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to assess, triage, and manage patients requiring mental health support.
Key Responsibilities
* Triage and assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department who require specialist mental health services.
* Providing clinical coaching and leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
* Implementing mental health policies and legislation.
* Coordinating quality management processes.
* Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary package.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Access to remote area benefits.
* Superannuation guarantee and private health fund discounts.
Requirements
* Degree-qualified registered nurse with extensive experience in community mental health nursing.
* Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to coordinate quality management processes.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Selection Criteria
1. Extensive experience in community mental health nursing.
2. Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
3. Ability to coordinate quality management processes.
4. Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.