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About our Consultation and Liaison Service
The Consultation Liaison (CL) is a specialist psychiatry service that provides clinical psychiatry consultation and support to general and medical wards across the Monash Health Hospital sites.
The CL service is staffed by consultant psychiatrists, psychiatry registrars, senior nursing staff and psychologists. Our CL clinicians provide comprehensive specialist mental health assessments, provision of a diagnostic formulation, short-term in-hospital care and advice about treatment.
This team will see people over the age of 18 years who are in a mental health crisis, if they have a pre-existing mental illness or if there are other concerns or questions about their mental health. Our clinicians also provide ongoing education for staff in identifying, assessing and managing people who are experiencing issues with their mental health and provide advice about mental health follow-up for when people are discharged from hospital.
The consultation liaison (CL) psychologist delivers psychological assessments and interventions to consumers, particularly those with chronic and / or complex issues who are admitted to a medical ward. The psychologist provides both acute crisis support along with continuing care.
About You
You're an experienced Mental Health Nurse (Grade 4) with 5+ years of post-graduate experience, passionate about delivering recovery-oriented care in complex medical settings. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, excel at crisis intervention, and have advanced skills in mental health assessment, risk management, and patient advocacy. Your communication is clear and compassionate, and you're committed to mentoring others while driving quality improvement.
About Us
Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service, providing care to over 3.8 million patients annually across 40+ locations. Our Mental Health Program serves nearly one million people in southeast Melbourne, offering specialized services from acute care to community support. We champion equity, diversity, and a Child Safe environment, fostering innovation and collaboration to deliver exceptional care.
About the Role
As a Consultation-Liaison Nurse, you'll provide expert mental health care to patients in general hospital wards. ensuring seamless transitions to psychiatric or community services. Key responsibilities include :
* Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions.
* Liaising with medical teams, families, and external agencies to coordinate care.
* Leading risk management, discharge planning, and staff education.
* Advocating for recovery-oriented practices and contributing to service development.
Requirements
Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
* 5+ years' experience in mental health / addiction settings.
* Expertise in motivational interviewing, de-escalation, and dual diagnosis care.
Experience in acute hospital liaison or consultation-liaison roles.
* Leadership in quality improvement or research initiatives.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Carmen Cilmi on 0407 100 192.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health onlineEHub system.For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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