Job Description
As a Consultation Liaison Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting the mental health care of patients within Barwon Health's bed-based generalist settings.
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Key responsibilities
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Working directly with patients and their families, you will provide expert mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessment, risk assessment and evidence-based interventions.
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You will also work closely with generalist staff, providing clinical guidance, education and support to build their capacity to recognise and respond to the mental health needs of patients.
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This is a agile and cooperative role where you will act as an significant link between hospital and mental health services, supporting coordinated,



recovery-oriented and person-centred care.
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Provide comprehensive mental health, psychosocial, AOD and risk assessments, along with evidence-based brief interventions.
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What you need
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Formal recognised qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, including a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
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Significant experience in mental health and AOD assessment and treatment.
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📌 Consultation Liaison Nurse Cl Psychiatry Victoria
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Victoria