Senior Pediatric Mental Health Clinician, Emergency

Theroyalch; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Parkville location

Challenging, rewarding work

Job summary

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join the Emergency Mental Health Team on a permanent full-time basis. You will work within the ED to triage and manage mental health presentations, support families, liaise with emergency services and contribute to research and education activities.

Role requires clinical expertise, strong collaboration with ED staff, and a commitment to culturally safe child- and family-centered care within our

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant postgraduate clinical mental health experience.
• Current registration with Health Practitioner Board (AHPRA) or eligible for registration as a related discipline.
• Collaborative work with Emergency Department teams to deliver mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assessment of mental health presentations in ED.
• Provide high level clinical expertise with independent decision making.
• Engage children, young people and families in evidence-based, recovery-focused care.
• Ensure care aligns with Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and related legislation.
• Demonstrate culturally safe and sensitive service provision.

Skills

Postgraduate clinical mental health

Professional registration (AHPRA)

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to join the Emergency Mental Health Team on a permanent full-time basis. You will work within the ED to triage and manage mental health presentations, support families, liaise with emergency services and contribute to research and education activities.

Role requires clinical expertise, strong collaboration with ED staff, and a commitment to culturally safe child- and family-centered care within our