Clinician - Hospital Liaison Team

at  ACT Health

DESCRIPTION

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary 11 months with possibility of extension and/ or permanency.
Classification: Health Professional Level 3/ Psychologist Level 3 (PN 50778)
Salary for HP3: $108,459 - $116,711 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Salary for P3: $119,610 - $129,882 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Closing Date: 10 February 2025

Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS) provide health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery, maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including peoples’ homes. These services include:
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Rehabilitation and Speciality Services
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Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS)
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Adult Acute Mental Health Services (AAMHS)
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Alcohol & Drug Services (ADS)
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
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Justice Health Services (JHS)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides assessment and treatment for young people up to the age of 18 years who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides assessment and treatment for children and young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues.
The Health Professional Officer position will collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment and therapeutic intervention to young people at high risk of developing serious, long term mental illness. For example, those experiencing early psychosis and those who are experiencing severe high prevalence mental illness.
The role will also require the team member to undertake evening and weekend shift work, professional development and supervision, participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team processes.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.