Health Professional Level 2 – Access Mental Health Team Job Vacancy in ACT Government Health Canberra ACT – Updated today

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Job Description : Health Professional Level 2 – Access Mental Health Team (Job Number: 020UP)

Description
Directorate
Canberra Health Services

Branch
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services

Section
Territory Wide Mental Health Services

Position Number
40901 – 020UP

Position Title
Access Mental Health Team

Classification
Health Professional Level 2

Vacancy Type
Permanent Full-time

Vacancy Length
Permanent

Location
The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Base Annual Salary
$69,738 – $95,736

Contact Officer
Julie Hanson (02) 6205 3266 julie.hanson@act.gov.au

Closing Date
07 March 2022

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
Under current Public Health Emergency Directions all Canberra Health Services staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
In order to be eligible for employment with Canberra Health Services you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 by way of a Vaccination Certificate or provision of an authorised exemption, for consideration. Please ensure you include this information with your application documentation.
POSITION OVERVIEW

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/

Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provide health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance of well-being and harm minimisation. The participation of people access to our service is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. MHJHADS works in partnership with individuals, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
MHJHADS delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including people’s home. These services include:
Adult Acute Mental Health Services
Adult Community Mental Health Services
Alcohol and Drug Services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Justice Health Services
Rehabilitation and Specialty Mental Health Services
The Access Mental Health Team (AMHT) aims to improve the mental health and well-being of people who are residing in the Australian Capital Territory by facilitating access to high quality, integrated mental health services. The AMHT provides a centralised access process with the aim of providing an identified service entry point to undertake 24-hour triage and a thorough mental health assessment that will link people with the services that most appropriately meets their needs. This will ensure that people are able to access the right mental health service at the right time. AMHT aims to optimise recovery through the provision of an excellent community mental health care service. AMHT incorporates the guidelines and principles outlined in the Adult Community Model of Care, ensuring that the teams’ practice is current and is keeping pace with the changes occurring in the greater MHJHADS teams. The AMHT function is critical to identify and mitigate potentially life-threatening risks for people calling the service.

DUTIES

The successful candidate will work under the professional supervision of a Senior Clinician of the same discipline and under the broad supervision of Senior Clinicians in the team to conduct phone and office-based triage assessments of persons who require mental health care. This work will primarily be based in the Belconnen Health Centre, however at times the location of this work may be at other settings in the community such as private residences and or health centres.
The role involves participating in a team to produce quality outcomes for the Canberra community, discussing planned care interventions in a multidisciplinary environment. This role will involve computer and phone work as well as face to face contact with persons from the community.
The position reports to the Team Leader, Access Mental Health Team who is based on site in the health centre and is supported by a cohesive multidisciplinary team (including Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists, Allied Health Assistants). The position reports professionally to the relevant Discipline Principal.
1. Provide appropriate skilled clinical assessment and intervention to specialised client group/s with support in a mental health care environment which may include carers, children, Nominated Persons, GPs, and other service providers in the recovery planning process, as required.
2. Adhere to risk management processes, identifying and escalating issues appropriately.
3. Complete clinical records and associated administrative process, while maintaining data retention policies, procedures, and standards.
4. Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development and personal performance review process. Provide professional supervision and training to Health Professionals Level 1, students, Allied Health Assistants, and other support staff.
5. Actively contribute to the implementation of clinical governance activities, quality improvement projects, research programs, and health promotion in areas relevant to service.
6. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Good customer service skills to provide helpful and professional experiences to people who access the service.
2. Administration skills to be able to provide quality work outputs.
3. Organisational skills to be able to manage workload.
4. Flexibility and initiative to be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Relevant qualifications for each discipline as below with a minimum of 12 months experience working professionally in the appropriate field is mandatory along with:
Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

For Occupational Therapy:
Be registered or eligible for registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Eligibility for professional membership of Occupational Therapy Australia
Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service.
Hold a current driver’s licence.

For Psychology:
Be registered or be eligible for general registration with Psychology Board of Australia.
Applicants must have a minimum 12 months paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service.
Hold a current driver’s licence.
For Social Work:
Degree in Social Work.
Professional membership or eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to – https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.
Applicants must have a minimum 12 months paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service.
Hold a current driver’s licence.

Note: The successful candidate will be expected to work in a 38-hour, seven day per week 24 hour rotating roster including night shift. There may driving involved in this position.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
Comply with Canberra Health Service credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

WHAT YOU REQUIRE

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
1. Proven ability to undertake complex relevant mental health assessments within a community setting, plan treatment and provide evidence-based interventions in collaboration with people and their families/carers, within the relevant discipline scope of practice.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of recovery, relevant legislation, and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
3. Effective communication skills, and an understanding of and willingness to participate in, research, quality improvement activities, provide mentoring and clinical leadership and supervision.
4. Demonstrated ability to liaise negotiate with flexibility and be able to work effectively within a team environment.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind.

HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current curriculum vitae, and
A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the Selection Criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
CHS Contact: Julie Hanson (02) 6205 3266 julie.hanson@act.gov.au

Job: Allied Health
Salary Range: 69,738.00 – 95,736.00
Contact Name: Julie Hanson
Contact Email: julie.hanson@act.gov.au
Closing Date: 07/Mar/2022, 6:59:00 AM

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