The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Senior Clinician – Emergency Mental Health
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full-time Ongoing role, working 80 hours per fortnight
• Contribute discipline specific expertise to a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Police, Ambulance and Clinical Early Response rotation
• Based in Parkville, Melbourne’s central healthcare hub

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

The Mental Health Services Emergency Mental Health Team (EMH) is a dedicated and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team providing a 24-hour, 7 days a week assessment and treatment service. We offer support to individuals experiencing psychiatric crises who present to the RMH Emergency Department (ED). Our team is committed to delivering compassionate and effective care, ensuring that individuals receive the support and treatment they need.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities

About the role:

• Integral Role: The team plays a pivotal role within the ED, serving as a crucial interface between community mental health services, the Post Discharge Mental Health Support program, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry and inpatient services
• Comprehensive Care: EMH clinicians contribute to the assessment, management, treatment, and discharge planning of consumers in crisis and with potential mental health disorders
• Dynamic Environment: Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, the team works closely with Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Social Work (SW) and care coordination services
• Autonomous Support: EMH clinicians have the capacity to work independently but with accessible escalation where required, supporting individuals in mental health crisis and involving family and carers in treatment outcomes whenever possible
• Skill Development: The role provides opportunities to develop and excel in clinical assessment, targeted brief interventions, risk assessment, crisis management, and communication skills

• Collaborative Consultation: EMH clinicians consult with ED staff while identifying and assessing individuals with possible mental illness, ensuring a collaborative approach to care
• Disciplinary Contribution: You'll have the opportunity to contribute your discipline-specific expertise to a supportive multidisciplinary team, enhancing the overall quality of care provided

About you:

Formal Qualifications

• This is a multidisciplinary role and is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists (must hold relevant degree, registration and/or membership as per attached Position Description)

Essential

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of mental illness and the assessment of disorders including relevant legislation pertinent to the role
• Demonstrate effective communication skills
• Ability to work on a rotating roster including weekend and night shifts

To view the full Position Description, please click here.

Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and Working With Children Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.