OverviewJoin the Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Psychiatry, including Forensic Mental Health, and make a meaningful impact across a diverse regional setting.About usCentral Queensland Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provides specialist mental health, substance and alcohol related care to residents of Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Woorabinda and Central Highlands districts and adult patients of the Central West Hospital and Health Service (catchments in excess of a population of 250,000).
About the roleProvide high quality psychiatry services to consumers of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and provide clinical leadership for the Mental Health clinical team.
The position may also be required to provide services to: Gladstone, Biloela, Blackwater, Emerald and Moura Hospitals; Woorabinda Health Service and Outreach Clinic; Gemfields Outreach Clinic; Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service and Outreach Clinic, and the associated Mental Health clinics.About youBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Psychiatry with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA).
In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal Australian and Recent Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
The position requires a candidate with a solid background in psychiatric practice.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate extensive skills in facilitating effective mental health care across the continuum of Forensic Mental Health across, Prison, Court, Watch House inpatient and community settings and within a multidisciplinary environment.Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.What we offerSalary information: Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of:A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingPlus many more exciting benefits!
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📌 Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist (Psychiatry Including Forensic Mental Health)
🏢 Central Qld Hospital & Health Service
📍 Queensland