Paediatrician South West Mental Health Team
Job Summary:
The role of a Paediatrician in our South West Mental Health Team is to provide high-quality, client-centred care to children with complex mental health problems.
As a Paediatrician, you will be responsible for direct clinical care, including diagnostic evaluation, prescription and monitoring of medications.
You will participate in Autism Spectrum Disorder team assessments and document care in the Electronic Medical Record.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide effective, coordinated Paediatric care to clients and their families.
* Maintain the standard of clinical assessments, diagnosis, brief interventions, discharge and handover of consumers.
* Support consultant psychiatrist in providing clinical oversight of care within scope of practice provided by all team clinicians.
Requirements:
* Registration as a medical practitioner and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
* Extensive experience in working in developmental and behavioural paediatrics.