Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) Clinician - ESMHS

Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) Clinician - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health ServiceEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $37.70 - $65.86 per hour plus Super
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ479980An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Mental Health Clinicians wanting to help mental health consumers in times of crisis in the community setting as part of our innovative PACER team. Sound like you?For more information we encourage you to contact Bianca Prnjatovic on bianca.prnjatovic@health.nsw.gov.auInterviews are expected to be held between 29 April 2024 and 3 May 2024Where you'll be workingBased at ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, RandwickThe PACER Clinician is based within Eastern Suburbs Community Mental Health Service and will provide a highly mobile, recovery orientated clinical advice, consultancy and support to NSW Police (Eastern Beaches Local Area Command) managing mental health related cases in the community. The PACER Clinician is a response requested by an operational police unit and provides mental health intervention and undertakes triage, primary client assessment and management of complex mental health emergencies and crises at an advanced level. What you'll be doingThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The PACER Clinician is based within Eastern Suburbs Community Mental Health Service (ESMHS) and will provide a highly mobile, recovery orientated clinical advice, consultancy and support to NSW Police (Eastern Beaches Local Area Command) managing mental health related cases in the community.The PACER Clinician is a response requested by an operational police unit and provides mental health intervention and undertakes triage, primary client assessment and management of complex mental health emergencies and crises at an advanced level.The position requires extensive knowledge of mental health disorders and demonstrated clinical practices to provide support, treatment, coordination and education to emergency services who work with consumers with complex mental and physical health needs. The successful applicant will be required to work evenings and weekends.South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CandidatesWe welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:Selection Criteria * 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 AHPRA including relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation; Recognised 4 year degree in Psychology, along with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Police, Ambulance, Emergency Department staff, GP's, Psychiatrists, private allied health providers and Government and Non-Government providers as part of maintaining patient wellbeing and mental state.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with protocols in relation to staff safety in all service provision settings, maintaining patient case records, and following clear lines in relation to clinical accountability.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
• Current registration as an Accredited Person under the NSW Mental Health Act 2007 or willingness to work towards achieving this.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, care planning and coordination with mental health consumers in a community setting within a strengths and recovery oriented framework.
• Current NSW unrestricted drivers licence
• Willingness to undertake alcohol and drug training and apply to a range of work practices

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