If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.Make an impact in supporting the mental health consumers, their families and carersJoin our highly supportive and collaborative Mental Health DivisionEmployment Status: PermanentAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast 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:Austin Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry service provides a consultation-liaison service for medical and surgical inpatients at Austin Health comprising of the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, and Royal Talbot Hospital. Our service addresses the interface of medicine and psychiatry and aims to improve the quality of care for all patients at Austin Health with co-existing psychiatric, psychological or behavioural difficulties affecting their medical management.About the role:An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison, who is interested in improving health outcomes across the general hospital setting, to join our Mental Health Division on a permanent basis. We are seeking someone who relishes the complex and rewarding work of a liaison psychiatrist within a multidisciplinary team.You will be working with a team of professionals to make a difference to consumers impacted by mental health difficulties. Person centred care will be at the core of what you do, and the successful candidate will be guided by the Austin Health values.About you:A registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP), or equivalent.To be an accredited supervisor for RANZCP training in accordance with RANZCP guidelines.An interest in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry as demonstrated by interest, experience and/or ideally an advanced certificate in CL Psychiatry from RANZCP.Demonstrated experience with a variety of liaison psychiatry settings, including inreach to the emergency department or rehabilitation services where indicated.Demonstrated capacity to build professional relationships between mental health and other healthcare.Demonstrated commitment to improving the quality and safety of patients across a health service and throughout the lifespan (including paediatrics and aged).Demonstrated ability to work with medical and surgical teams to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients of Austin Health.Demonstrated commitment to teaching, training and research.Our benefits:Working 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 you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring 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. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager Maryam Ejareh Dar at ****** instructions:Please click on 'Apply Now' and you will be required to sign in or register for an Austin Health Careers Account.As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health's Online Credentialing System to complete your application. Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit.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 Card (where applicable)
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