Mental Health Liaison (CL) Clinician

Job Description

Posting Start Date: 16/02/2025 Are you an existing employee of the Women's? If so, please log into SuccessFactors from the intranet and select Home > Careers to apply and view all available roles, including internal-only roles. Ongoing, part-time (0.6 FTE as per relevant EBA) role Located at the Parkville medical precinct (single location) - public transport options available $102,091.60 - $128,268.40 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished quaternary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers. The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician is a critical member of Women's Mental Health team as part of the wider Social Model of Health Division. About the role The role is multifaceted and includes being part of a team that triages referrals for outpatient clinics; undertakes primary, secondary and tertiary consultation and liaison to the RWH wards; liaison with RMH CL Psychiatry; education of midwifery and nursing staff; and contribution to the RWH MH clinical guidelines. A regular day will see you: Providing primary and secondary consultation on our medical/surgical wards and implementing care plans Providing organisational consultation in committees, acting as a resource to policies and procedures and providing education to non-mental health staff Assisting in triaging referrals The department is looking for an experienced clinician who has worked in mental health in a senior role, has worked within a multidisciplinary team and has the expertise of managing mental health/behavioural disturbances across non-mental health services. You’ll bring with you: Appropriate Post Graduate qualification(s) in Mental Health (Nursing, Psychology, Allied Health) or equivalent and current registration with the relevant professional board High level of clinical expertise in managing complex patients Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams High level of responsibility and leadership in taking lead of clinical role Be dynamic in practice, enthusiastic about providing education and implementing constant service improvement At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including: $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists Onsite breastfeeding rooms Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchase leave options. Inclusion and belonging The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply. For more information please contact Dr Marie-Paule Austin - or on (03) 8345 2070 #J-18808-Ljbffr