Police, Ambulance And Clinical Early Response (Pacer) Mental Health Clinician

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Mental Health Clinician with a strong interest in and commitment to community Mental Health to join the very experienced and dedicated Ryde Community Mental Health Service (RCMHS) as a Mental Health Clinician for the North Shore Ryde Community Mental Health Service Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) team.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dependent on classification
Remuneration: Dependent on classification
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ472063
Salary:
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2): $64.57 - $65.86
Allied Health Professional (Level 4): $59.28 - $60.72
Senior Psychologist: $58.09 - $62.94
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Community Mental Health Centre / Eastwood Police Station
What you'll be doing
The vision for Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) is 'exceptional people, healthier lives'.
Each person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by Mental Health drug and alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
MHDA Statement of Intention
The intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence based practices and collaboration.
The Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) Mental Health Clinician is based within respective Police Stations and will provide a highly mobile, recovery orientated clinical advice, consultancy and support to NSW Police assessing and care planning for Mental Health related cases in the community.
The PACER clinician will respond to Mental Health related incidents requested by an operational police unit and provide high quality community or telephone Mental Health assessment, intervention and undertakes triage, primary client assessment and advice on de-escalation strategies, Mental Health referral and transport options , management of complex Mental Health emergencies and crises at an advanced level in consultation with the Acute Care team and duty or on call consultant and other service providers as needed.
The PACER clinician will work Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience as per clinical discipline. Clinical Nurse Consultant or Senior Psychologist or Occupational Therapist with full AHPRA registration or Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW with demonstrated expertise in the area of Mental Health. Social Workers and Occupational Therapists will need minimum experience as a Level 2. Clinical Nurse Consultant requires minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in Mental Health. In addition must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification. Senior Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology, registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service on the Psychology salary scale.
• Extensive experience in Mental Health care with current Mental Health, drug and alcohol clinical knowledge and Clinical problem-solving ability with working knowledge of the NSW MH Act 2007 and all relevant policies and procedures. Evidence of accreditation under the Mental Health Act 2007 or willingness to work towards registration to be an Accredited Person.
• A commitment to excellence in Mental Health practice including leading of practice improvement and practice change initiatives and continuing professional development with ability to meet all of the CNC Domains.
• An ability to work across multiple teams and MDT’s to ensure the provision of support to clinicians across the Mental Health service and delivery of high quality care that is evidence based. Experience and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Police, Ambulance, Emergency Department staff, GPs, and Psychiatrists.
• Current NSW unrestricted drivers licence.

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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Hiscox on Tracey.Hiscox@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9100.
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Applications Close: 13 March 2024