What you'll be doing
MHDA Declaration
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 primary function of the OPMHS Mental Health Professional is to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide high quality, evidenced based clinical care to Older People presenting with complex mental health issues in collaboration with the consumer & their carer/s, the consumers General Practitioner, Aged Care Services, other medical professionals and Non-Government Organisations (where applicable).
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
1. Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APRHA) registration as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or eligibility for membership to the AASW.
2. Demonstrated skills in conducting comprehensive mental health assessment and management, including assessment, risk management and care coordination.
3. Demonstrated capacity to comprehensively assess and manage risk associated with suicide, deliberate self-harm, reputational risk and risk associated with violence, exploitation and abuse.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. With a demonstrated understanding of the Recovery Model of care within Mental Health and the ability to implement and evaluate these care processes within the context of clinical care planning.
Applications Close: 20 February 2024