Make an impact supporting patients, their families and carers Permanent part-time position working 28 hours per week commencing from 10th February 2025 Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Department: The Infant Child & Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) is a service with multiple teams servicing the north-eastern catchment of Melbourne Metropolitan.
Young people eligible for the service are 0 to 25 years with a current shift towards Royal Commission recommendations.
The Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU) provides assessment and treatment to teenagers who require more intensive treatment than can be offered in an outpatient setting.
The Youth Brief Intervention Service (YBIS) provides brief family and system focused support for youth (12 - 25 yo) including primary and secondary consultation.
About the role: As the Consultant Psychiatrist, Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit/Youth Brief Intervention Service, you will provide comprehensive and high-quality evidence-based psychiatric services to young consumers and their families or support networks.
About you: Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification.RANZCP Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or equivalent.Must hold a current Working with Children Check (WWC Check).Have a detailed knowledge of the triage and access systems to tertiary mental health services.Demonstrated experience with a variety of liaison psychiatry settings.Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:
Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Current Medical Indemnity CertificateProof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)Working with Children's Check CardWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packagingA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support youMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?
Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025
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