Paediatric Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Senior Mental Health Clinician in London

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

About the Department & Program

The Infant, Child, and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ELMHS & Youth) provides assessment and treatment for infants, children, adolescents, young people and their families. We work with the 0-25 age group in the Southern Region, providing a comprehensive assessment service and a range of treatment options including inpatient treatment in times of crisis, community (outpatient) treatment, group programs, family therapy, and specialist services. We work with families to address a number of complex issues they may be experiencing, including school refusal, parent/child relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma related issues, self-harm, suicidal thinking, eating disorders, neuro developmental presentations and psychosis. We also work collaboratively with families, schools and other agencies to create identified areas for change and work strongly from a relational and systemic framework.

About the Role

The Paediatric Consultation Liaison (Paediatric CL) Psychiatry team is a dynamic team that provides specialist mental health assessments for infants, children and adolescents who are admitted as medical inpatients and require mental health support and intervention. Paediatric CL provides both consultation and liaison services to a range of medical and surgical teams and a variety of paediatric wards across three main Monash Health hospital sites. The team also supports the emergency departments at Dandenong and Casey with secondary consultation for paediatric patients presenting with mental health concerns. Clinicians are primarily based at Monash Children's Hospital however will travel to Casey and Dandenong Hospital as needed. This is a permanent 0.4 EFT position which will primarily be based at Monash Children's Hospital with the expectation that clinicians provide some support to Casey and Dandenong Hospital sites as needed. You will work within a team of senior mental health clinicians, team manager and consultant psychiatrist. The role will facilitate specialist mental health assessments and consultation liaison support to the general paediatric medical wards and work closely with the Paediatric Emergency Psychiatry Service Team at Clayton. The team provide regular consultation in ward rounds, psychoeducation and reflective spaces to staff from Monash Children's Hospital. Senior clinicians also have the opportunity to provide supervision to staff and students within ELMHS. This role will suit you if you have a desire in developing your leadership and clinical skills while supporting young people with complex medical and mental health difficulties, and bridging the gap between community and hospital supports.

About You

We are seeking clinicians who are autonomous yet also able to utilise multidisciplinary supports offered within a high functioning senior team. You are highly adaptable to suit the needs of a dynamic acute setting and able to provide timely assessment, safety planning and consultation to patients, families and relevant services. We are looking for individuals who are interested in providing systemic containment, education and support predominantly to medical systems of care as well as to community services. Applicants with an interest in building their existing knowledge and experience working with young people presenting with eating disorders, functional neurological disorders, attachment difficulties, anxiety, phobias, depression, psychosis and risk issues are encouraged to apply.

Mandatory requirements of the role:

• Experience in a mental health service and/or extensive experience in a relevant area of practice
• Sound knowledge of the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce 2013

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Beth Oh (Team Manager) at ************@monashhealth.org.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We’re Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.