MERCY HEALTH

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Triage / E-CATT/CATT Clinician

Mercy Values: / Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork
Position title: / Triage / E-CATT/CATT Clinician
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN 3), Health Professional Grade 2 (SW2, P2 or OT2) / Employee name:
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Location: / MERCY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (MMHS)
CRISIS ASSESSMENT TREATMENT TEAM (CATT) / Date:
Position reports to:
Responsible to: / Acute Community Services Manager
Program Director / Positions reporting to this one:
Position Purpose: /
  • The role of the clinician is to provide intensive clinical assessment, treatment and support services to clients who are in acute psychiatric crisis. Overall the clinician will form an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be required to provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers, while upholding a high level of professionalism.
  • The provision of specialist clinical services, referral and advice to support clients and the broader community via a comprehensive psychiatric assessment process.

Qualifications & Requirements: /
  • Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of APRHRA in Division 1 or 3 (Division 1 nurses require recognised postgraduate studies in psychiatry).
  • Diploma, Degree or Clinical Masters in Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology.
  • Desirable: further study in relevant specialist areas.
  • Demonstrated competency in mental status and risk assessment and the ability to prioritise workload.

Resource management: / Total staff management (FTE):
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Annual Capital Expenditure: / n/a
Mandatory Organisational Competencies / Personal Competencies /

Job Competencies

  • Orientation
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  • Consistently shows respect and compassion to all
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  • Adhere to the philosophy, policies, procedures and protocols of Mercy Public Hospitals Inc and legislative requirements within Mental Health

  • Diversity & Equity
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  • Practices with a high level of integrity and professionalism
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  • Understanding of and commitment to consumer focused and recovery orientated service

  • Emergency Procedures
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  • Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
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  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work within the multidisciplinary team and provide optimal consumer care whilst incorporating the family in all aspects of care

  • Work Health & Safety
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  • Excellent organisational & time management skills
  • Ability to accept direction and to work autonomously
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  • Relevant experience and practice in a range of Mental Health settings
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with consumers experiencing psychiatric disorder, their families and carers

  • Infection Control
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  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
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  • Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications
  • Using RAPID CMI and relevant databases to thoroughly research and document assessments

Key Result Areas / Key Activities / Standard Measures
MERCY VALUES
  • Promotes and uphold the Values and Mission of Mercy Public Hospitals Inc
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  • The Values of MPHI are incorporated into daily work practices.
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  • Strives to be compassionate and provide support to others.
  • Consistently shows respect and values each person’s dignity.
  • Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement.
  • Is accountable for a high standard of care.
  • Communicates openly and honestly as an effective team member.

SERVICE DELIVERY
  • Is engaged in the provision of clinical care that has a customer focus and is of a high standard.
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  • Documentation is of a high professional standard.
  • Client records demonstrate high levels of assessment, treatment and planning and consultation with family and relevant others.
  • Legislation and policy is adhered to or appropriately interpreted.
  • Contributes to clinical service development initiatives.
  • Active participation in team discussions and representation of WMMHP to wider community.
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  • Appropriate assessment and evaluation of outcomes using relevant measurement tools.
  • Timely completion of treatment plans and outcome measures for each client that you are the care coordinator for.
  • Engagement in handover of clients in a professional and objective manner.
  • Provision of crisis assessment and treatments to clients.
  • Linking clients into appropriate services prior to disengagement.

SUPERVISION
  • Actively promotes a culture of supervision within the organization.
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  • Attend individual or group clinical supervision.
  • Attends managerial supervision as per protocol.
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  • Takes responsibility for clinical supervision needs.
  • Provides direction and supervision to students.
  • Attends managerial supervision and works on professional goals with line manager

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
  • Promotes the role and services of the E-CATT/Triage/CATT team to other organizations.
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  • Involved in education and mental wellness health promotion to other organizations.
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  • Presentations to outside organisations and education.
  • Assist with the provision of education to community groups and other teams within the service on the role of E-CATT/Triage/CATT
  • Is a positive role model for the cat team while dealing with other organizations both internal and external.
  • Actively involved in building relationships with ambulance and police services.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Ensures responsibility of own professional development
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  • Presentations within clinical discussions and education forums.
  • Attends conferences, seminars and workshops.
  • Knowledge of contemporary relevant issues.
  • Participate in annual staff performance reviews.
  • Utilise internal and external education opportunities.
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  • Ongoing studies and education.
  • Participate at journal club and weekly clinical case presentation meetings as part of the wider service when able.
  • Attend monthly E-CATT/Triage/CATT education program and present a topic of interest as negotiated with Manager.
  • Attendance at all compulsory staff education

TEAM DEVELOPMENT
  • Is an active member of a well functioning team
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  • Work with E-CATT/Triage/CATT senior clinicians to initiate and implement activities / projects that will enhance E-CATT/Triage/CATT practices.
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  • Attends and contributes to staff in-service and special interest groups.
  • Assist the Manager and senior clinicians in implementing changes and or team development activities.
  • Contribute to Quality and Development activities

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