Employment Type
- Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full TimeJob Category
- Medical - SpecialistBarwon DoctorsOption to work full time or part time depending on your lifestyle.Position:
Youth Consultant Psychiatrist to join Barwon Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Service (MHDAS).Join an inclusive team with a strong commitment to excellence.Barwon Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Service (MHDAS) is internationally recognized for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client-centered, accessible, and family-inclusive.
The department supports a wide range of psychiatric services including general adult psychiatry, child & adolescent psychiatry, old age psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, rural psychiatry (Colac), eating disorders, substance misuse disorders, perinatal psychiatry, and research psychiatry.
We have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide seamless integrated care for our clients, and we have a strong commitment to excellence in clinical education and research activities (the IMPACT & CHIME units) focused on preparing senior trainees for consultant practice.About the Role:Barwon MHDAS currently has a full or part-time opportunity suitable for recently graduated or experienced youth psychiatrists to work with our Continued Care Service (CCS) in Community Health (including Youth & Adult, Community Intensive Treatment) and Specialist departments (including AOD, Therapies, and Eating Disorder Programs).
The breadth of positions across the directorate means we can provide psychiatrists with career opportunities and working arrangements that suit their individual circumstances and professional goals.Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership in the provision of high-quality psychiatric services to consumers.Act as a delegate of the authorized Psychiatrist as defined in the Mental Health Act 2022 and contribute to the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program of the service.Minimum Requirements:Applicants must hold the FRANZCP, be accredited as a supervisor by the RANZCP, and be registered with general or specialist medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond.
Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne, Geelong is becoming recognized as a creative city-region, adaptive and enterprising.
The local government has also placed great emphasis on innovation, employment, and economic growth in the Geelong region.What We Offer:Excellent work-life balance in a supportive and collaborative team.Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.Protected research time for Academic Consultant Psychiatrists.Translation of research focus between clinical practice and academia.For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Roth Trisno at ****** and InclusionWe believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.
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