Consultant Psychiatrist
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in Adult Psychiatry.
The successful candidate will work closely with patients, families, managers, clinicians, and peer support workers to ensure the provision of safe and effective care. They will also play an integral role in supporting medical, clinical, and peer support staff and managing patient journeys to optimise timeliness of care and meet organisational expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clinical and medical leadership to a multidisciplinary team of clinicians working with patients and the peer support workforce.
* Work closely with patients and their families, managers/team leaders, clinicians, registrars/HMOs/Interns, and the peer support workforce to ensure the provision of safe and effective care.
* Support medical, clinical, and peer support staff and manage patient journeys to optimise timeliness of care and meet organisational expectations.
Requirements:
* Relevant qualification - Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
* Advanced Training Certificate in CL or equivalent for CL positions.
* Demonstrated experience.
* Current AHPRA registration.
* Participation in CPD.
* Valid WWC certificate.
* Valid Driving licence – senior medical staff are required to travel between Monash Health sites should the need arise.
* Australian working rights.
What We Offer:
* Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals.
* Avenues to further develop your leadership skills.
* Mentorship.
* Support to attend relevant forums & conferences.
* A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake further training and studies, including a PhD in psychiatric subspecialties in collaboration with Monash University Department of Psychiatry.
Benefits:
* Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
* Access to onsite staff car parking and gym.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
For further information, please contact Dr Vaidy Swaminathan (Unit Director - Clayton Adult Psychiatry).