Mental Health Clinician Role Overview
The role involves telephone triage and community-based assessment and risk management of consumers with mental health concerns. The position is required to work as part of a 24/7 rotating roster.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide telephone triage and assess mental health concerns for the community.
* Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate follow-up or escalation.
* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to support service delivery.
* Work across Acute Care Team and SMHTAL as part of a rotating roster (24/7).
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current full registration with AHPRA and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
* Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Pyschologist with a four year degree in psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
Benefits:
* Demonstrated core competency skills in Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol interventions in the community and experience in providing comprehensive mental health and drug & alcohol assessments.
* Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to engage with patients/clients to improve service delivery.
* Experience working with people with acute mental illness and challenges related to drug and alcohol use.
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and exercise independent professional judgment on routine matters.
* Demonstrated computer skills and ability to use health information systems.
* Commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and ongoing clinical learning.