Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician

SA Health
Job reference: 851472
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier
• Salary: $102,641 - $123,272 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - RN/M3 - AHP3

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M3 or AHP3, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Overview
The Nurse Consultant (RN/M3) - Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician will provide clinical, educational and professional Mental Health services within the Select Service Type. The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician works in partnership with a range of stakeholders from regional South Australia (SA) and Rural and Remote Mental Health Service (RRMHS) and supports the development of MH clinicians in the Select LHN to provide an integrated Mental Health response. The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician will be responsible for providing education and mentoring to Limestone Coast LHN staff to improve skills in managing Mental Health consumers.
Employees classified at this level provide clinical, educational, nursing expertise to contribute to the improvement of high quality, safe Mental Health services and provides clinical and consultancy services that support the recovery of Mental Health consumers across community acute and rehabilitation service settings.
Employees classified at this level are experts within their area and stream of practice and have a significant degree of autonomy and decision making. Various practice models may be used to enact this role, including but not limited to:

• Primarily providing expert Mental Health nursing care;
• Providing clinical leadership to nurses; and
• Coordination and leadership of projects and/or programs that contribute clinical expertise to improve consumer/service outcomes.

Employees in this role accept accountability for their Mental Health nursing practice, the outcomes of nursing practices for the specific patient/consumer group, the professional advice given, delegations of care made and for addressing inconsistencies between practice and policy.
Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Must hold a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician (AHP3) will provide clinical, educational and professional Mental Health services within the Integrated Mental Health Service (IMHS). The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician works in partnership with a range of stakeholders from regional SA and Rural and Remote Mental Health Service (RRMHS) and supports the development of Mental Health (MH) clinicians in the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) to provide an integrated Mental Health response. The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician will be responsible for providing education and mentoring to Limestone Coast LHN staff to improve skills in managing Mental Health consumers.
Must hold a recognised qualification within the recognised Allied Health Profession of Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology, and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. For professions requiring Registration all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For Social Work, individuals must have participated in ongoing professional development in line with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) guidelines.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at .
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
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Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 851472
Enquiries
Name: Pauline Beach
Title: Director Mental Health
Phone: 8721 1507
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
Monday 22nd January 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.