Psychiatrist - Virtual | Perth

Fixed Term, (0.5 FTE) appointment, with the possibility of extension.

Join the WA Health Virtual Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Service Aftercare Team.
We are thrilled to offer a unique chance to be part of the virtual aftercare stream.
In this pivotal role, you will deliver clinical leadership, expert advice, consultation, and support to infants, children, adolescents, and their families/carers.
Your work will also involve collaboration with healthcare professionals, other providers, and agencies across the regions, all in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment primarily to community-based children and adolescents, with occasional involvement with admitted patients.Offer clinical governance and leadership for the Mental Health Service.Foster and promote a culture of person-centered, equitable, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused service delivery.About the service:This is a specialised mental health service dedicated to infants and children transitioning from regional health services, such as emergency departments, nursing posts, Aboriginal medical services, and remote area clinics.
Utilising audio-visual and telephone methods, the team performs comprehensive assessments and offers brief interventions for children and adolescents (0-18 years), along with support for their families and carers.
The service model focuses on providing aftercare following initial presentations and while facilitating the transition to community mental health supports working closely with the seven regional services to ensure timely, responsive, and accessible care for communities.

What is in it for you?

Generous salary packaging arrangements.11.5% employer contribution to the superannuation of your choice.Professional development opportunities.Exclusive discounts for both Samsung and Microsoft products.Paid study leave.Supporting flexible working practices i.e.
Working from Home where operationally appropriate.Your mental wellbeing is equally as important as the patients you treat, promoting and encouraging a healthy work-life balance to ensure you are at your best each day!For additional information regarding this opportunity and a comprehensive description of the role, please contact Anna at ******.

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