Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult - Albany HospitalAlbany Health Campus – Albany WAFull time, Permanent23 days ago, from Department of Health - Western AustraliaThis is a recruitment pool for Permanent full time/part-time – up to 80 hours per fortnight appointments.Salary: as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022: Salary is inclusive of base salary as part of Arrangement A $306,690 – $398,110 per annum, $31,926 per annum professional development allowance, 11.5% employer contributed superannuation. This is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and experience.About the RoleThe Great Southern Mental Health Service is a well-established service. The adult psychiatry portion of the service is comprised of an authorised inpatient unit with a total of 16 beds, including 4 PICU beds, which is co-located with the Community Mental Health Clinic. The Adult Community Mental Health is comprised of the Acute Assessment & Treatment Team, and the longer-term Continuing Treatment Team. Each team has a psychiatrist, at least one registrar, resident medical officer, experienced nurses, Aboriginal mental health workers and a mix of allied health professionals. The team is responsible for caring for those who need specialist mental health care in the community and inpatient setting and provide necessary pharmacological, behavioural, and therapeutic interventions with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach.You will be responsible for:Provision of clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment for adults in the community or inpatient setting.Liaising and conferring regularly with general practitioners and other health care professionals.Supervising and training medical students and junior doctors, including a training registrar.Initiating or participating in research projects relevant to the mental health service.Participating in the on-call roster for the mental health team and the ECT roster.The successful candidates will:Be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia as a specialist in psychiatry.Have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or approved equivalent.Have extensive clinical experience in adult mental health.Information for Specialist International Medical GraduatesWe encourage applications from international specialists and international medical graduates (IMGs). We value the unique perspectives and skills that international applicants bring to our healthcare system. Please note, in line with the requirements of the Medical Board of Australia Registration Standards: Specialist Registration it is a breach of National Law for practitioners to use the protected 'Specialist' title if they do not hold specialist registration with AHPRA.To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia.About the Pool and Appointment:This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate vacant positions and future vacancies.About the Great Southern RegionThe Great Southern Region is a beautiful and diverse area of Western Australia. The region is home to about 54,000 people, with 35,000 of them based in the regional hub of Albany.Benefits Included to the RoleCompetitive salary package inclusive of 11.5% employer superannuation contributions and generous professional expenses allowance.Leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual + additional week, 3 weeks professional development leave (PDL).Eligible to benefit from discounts across some private health funds.Application InstructionsApplicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.Applicants are required to attach:A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form.A detailed CV summarising your qualification, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant experience.The contact details of two professional referees of which one must be your current supervisor or line manager.Other ConditionsWA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00PM 17/03/2025 will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED#J-18808-Ljbffr