Consultant - Psychiatrist

Consultant - Psychiatrist Salary : MP Year 1-9 $299,733 - $380,656 per annum Location : Albany Unit / Division : Great Southern >

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Lower Great Southern Work Type : Fixed Term - Part Time Position No : 00615443 Closing Date : 2023-11-27 4 : 00 PM Attachments : -

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry within a region full of life and adventure?

This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).

ABOUT GREAT SOUTHERN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

The Great Southern Mental Health Service (GSMHS) is a specialist service that provides acute inpatient and community care to mental health clients within the Great Southern region.

The GSMHS has multi-disciplinary teams who provide high quality mental health care. The teams located in Albany and Katanning provide outreach services to surrounding areas.

The region is split into the Lower Great Southern (LGS) and Central Great Southern (CGS).

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is located in the LGS with clinics based in Albany Health Campus and Katanning Health Service.

Patients are presented via a range of acute presentations ranging from affective and psychotic disorders, personality and eating disorders and addiction.

The service prides itself in utilising the biopsychosocial model of care facilitating this model by working with a multidisciplinary team of mental health nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists in a range of subspecialities including Consultation Liaison (CL), Child and Adolescent, addiction, perinatal and old age.

QUALIFICATIONS

As the Consultant Psychiatrist for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) based in the Lower Great Southern (LGS), you will be responsible for the :

• Provision of clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents in the Great Southern catchment populated for both admitted patients and in community Mental Health.
• Provision of clinical governance across the Great Southern for the Child and Adolescent MH Stream in consultation with the CAMHS Regional Team Leader and the other CAMHS psychiatrist.
• Provision of secondary consultation service during clinical hours for General Practitioners in the catchment area and participate in an after-hours on call Regional Psychiatry roster (1 in 5).

REGIONAL OVERVIEW

The Great Southern Region is a beautiful and diverse area of Western Australia, where you can experience the best of nature, culture, and history.

Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, or inspiration, the Great Southern Region has something for everyone.

The Great Southern Region is rich in natural and cultural heritage, with many attractions and activities to explore. You can visit the historic port of Albany, the oldest European settlement in Western Australia, and learn about its role in the ANZAC story.

You can also enjoy the local cuisine and wine, which reflect the region’s diverse agricultural production.

The region is also a haven for wildlife and biodiversity, with many rare and endemic species of flora and fauna. You can witness the spectacular wildflower season in spring, or spot whales, dolphins, seals, and penguins along the coast.

You can also hike or bike through the Stirling Range National Park, the only place in Western Australia that regularly receives snowfalls.

The Great Southern Region is a place where you can discover new horizons and create lasting memories. It is a place where you can experience the Great Southern lifestyle, which is friendly, relaxed, and adventurous.

There is a thriving local medical community, sporting community and thriving local arts scene ready to welcome new arrivals.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary package which is inclusive of employer superannuation contributions.
• Opportunities to supervise trainees in psychotherapy and scholarly projects or participate in existing research or engage in your own research endeavours, utilising existing relationships with local universities and the Rural Clinical School.
• Local ongoing medical education and strong commitment to professional development ensures you continue to grow as a psychiatrist.
• The opportunity to travel and experience the Great Southern through work and leisure.
• Relocating from overseas or interstate? You may be eligible to receive a separate relocation incentive of up to $10,000 (Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions).
• The Great Southern Mental Health Service values the wellbeing of its employees with a manageable case load, on call roster and ensuring equitable access to the generous leave entitlements for psychiatrists.
• Did you know you may be eligible to transfer your long service and sick leave over from other WA government, Commonwealth, or any other State of Australia government jurisdictions?

Entitlements transferred are subject to specific conditions, audit, and review of current Industrial Agreement guidelines and are assessed on a case-by-case basis)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

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A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

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