Senior Mental Health Clinician - Mental Health and Police (MHAP)
Core
Deliver timely, community-based mental health assessments, interventions, and support to individuals and families in partnership with Victoria Police to reduce pressure on Emergency Departments.
Role type
Senior Mental Health Clinician (Psychiatric Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist)
Builds
Community-based mental health care services and cross-sector understanding with police
Domain
Mental health + Law enforcement collaboration
Required skills
Trauma-informed assessment, community-based psychiatric triage, direct admissions, family violence legislation knowledge, Aboriginal mental health frameworks, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Valid driver's license, resilience, mentoring
Technologies
Telehealth platforms, trauma-informed care frameworks
Responsibilities
Provide in-person and telehealth mental health assessments and interventions; Support Police in Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton, Camperdown, and surrounding areas; Deliver brief, community-based interventions using trauma-informed approaches; Assist with direct admissions to mental health beds where required; Provide training and education to build cross-sector understanding; Document actions and outcomes accurately
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC