Senior Mental Health Clinician, Emergency Mental Health
Core
Deliver rapid, life-saving assessments and interventions for individuals and families experiencing mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) crises in high-acuity environments.
Role type
Senior Mental Health Clinician (Emergency)
Builds
Acute mental health and AOD assessment and intervention services across Emergency Departments, MHAOD Hubs, and community settings.
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Crisis Intervention
Required skills
Clinical judgement, evidence-based assessment, crisis intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, cultural responsiveness, triage, care planning
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-paced high-acuity environments, co-responder outreach experience
Responsibilities
Deliver timely mental health and AOD assessments across ED, MHAOD Hub and community settings; Act as a single point of entry to MHDAS for triage and service connection; Work within a multidisciplinary framework to support shared decision-making with consumers and families.
Seniority
Senior, experienced clinician