October 25, 2024

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Wagga Wagga

FULL TIME & OTHER

Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS) Clinician - Wagga Wagga

Position: Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS) Clinician
Employment Type: 3x Full-time, Temporary roles available (1x until 12 January 2025 and 2x until 29 June 2025)
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $74,742.00 - $113,556.22 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Applications Close: 17 November 2024
Requisition ID: REQ519921

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Are you looking for a new adventure? Ready to take the next step in your career in Mental Health? Join our multi-disciplinary team in Wagga Wagga and help to make a positive impact within our communities and broaden your horizons with unique experiences across a range of clinical areas.

Access generous entitlements and benefits including:

Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses. Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

About the Role:
The Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS) is an acute mental health service that provides emergency consultation and assessment for people in our community. TMHECS team is a multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians who assists support and guide the emergency department clinicians in 32 hospitals across MLHD in managing mental health consumers risk, medications and plans for ongoing care.
The MHECS Clinician is responsible for coordinating and delivering consultations, assessments and support services to persons (including their family, and/or carers) who are experiencing acute mental health crisis in the MLHD.

Key Responsibilities:

Consumer Consultation and Support: Provide Mental Health consultations and assessments for consumers presenting to our facilities who are referred to the MHECS.
Clinical Leadership: Provide leadership through modelling a high standard of professional and interpersonal skills, attitudes and behaviours; Assist in allocating workloads and work through complex mental health presentations.
Build and Maintain Relationships: the capacity to work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment and develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Work Independently: operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision; exercise independent professional judgement when required in solving problems and managing cases.

Key Requirements:

Demonstrated 5 years' experience in mental health as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist, or other qualification recognised under the Health Professionals Award. Current Registration with AHPRA (RN's, Psychologists & OT's) or eligibility for membership of the relevant peak body.
Post graduate qualifications relevant to Mental Health or working towards.
Demonstrated extensive understanding and experience in the application of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007; forensic provisions as well national and state mental health initiatives and strategic directions.

Find out more about this role, review the position description here.

What MLHD Offer:

Attractive Remuneration: $74,742.00 - $113,556.22 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Salary Packaging: Up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus novated leasing for a new car!
Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and education programs, with pathways for career advancement within NSW Health.
Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and family, employee assistance programs (EAP), and support for mental and physical wellbeing.

Click here to learn more about why you should choose Murrumbidgee LHD for your next role.

How to Apply:
Ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference? Submit your application online today!
Your application will require you to include a cover letter, resume and complete 8 x key selection criteria questions.
Need more information? Contact Paul Craft, MHECSC Manager on 02 5943 1720 or Paul.Craft@health.nsw.gov.au to arrange a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.