Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist (Y-HiTH) (528056)
Australia, Tas
Oct 9, 2024
About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
As part of a multidisciplinary youth mental health service (16-25 years of age), delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist will:
Provide a comprehensive youth psychiatric service to the Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) Unit, within the framework of established medical services practice, recovery focused and trauma informed care.
Provide clinical leadership in the delivery of intensive home-based care to consumers of the Y-HiTH, within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Act as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers, including general practitioners and other agencies, regarding the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders.
Undertake supervisory responsibilities with Psychiatric Registrars, students, and other medical staff as required/appropriate.
Details of Appointment
Fixed Term full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 December 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary:
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $301,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation.
Please note: Access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 -$301,349 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,389 per annum.
Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata.
Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees.
Other allowances as applicable.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality (Psychiatry).
Current Working with Children Registration.
Current Driver's Licence.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Supervisor's Certificate or equivalent.
Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Certificate of Advanced Training in Adult Psychiatry.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:
Crimes of violence.
Sex related offences.
Serious drug offences.
Crimes involving dishonesty.
Serious traffic offences.
Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
How to Apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information:
Position: Statewide Specialty Director, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServicesPhone: (03) 6166 6248E-mail: ******
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