Specialist Medical Practitioner – Psychiatrist )
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 07 December :55 PM (AEST).
Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services
Award/Classification
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
Employment type
Permanent, full-time
Region
South
Location
Make a meaningful impact in a service dedicated to improving lives. Apply now and help shape the future of older persons' mental health care.
The Team
The Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) includes the community team and the Roy Fagan Centre (RFC). The community team is a subspecialist multidisciplinary team led by old age psychiatrists, that provides assessment, management, treatment and/or support for a range of circumstances. The RFC provides inpatient care for elderly patients with mental illness, often with age‑related frailty or comorbid dementia. The Waratah Unit is an eight‑bed Specialist Dementia Care Unit, run in collaboration with Glenview Residential Aged Care Home and Dementia Support Australia.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical care as an Old Age Psychiatrist within the RFC (including on‑call) and in the community team. Deliver assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of older clients with mental health problems, dementia, and multimorbidity. Participate in MDT decision‑making and provide clinical leadership. Support the Waratah Unit as required.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement evidence‑based practices and adhere to contemporary clinical standards and policies relevant to OPMHS.
* Recent experience in an older person's mental health setting.
* Proficiency in risk assessment and risk management for older clients with mental health problems, dementia, and/or physical health issues.
* Capacity to exercise independent clinical judgement while following policies and protocols and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Patient focus demonstrated through respect, politeness, empathy, and confident decision‑making to enhance safety and outcomes.
* Hold specialist registration in psychiatry or be a registered medical practitioner on the specialist pathway (International Medical Graduate).
* Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration where applicable.
* Current driver's licence (desirable).
Note: Refer to the Statement of Duties for selection criteria.
Salary and Allowances
Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 – $310,389, subject to level 1, 2 or 3 criteria.
* Motor vehicle allowance $28,786 per annum, pro‑rata.
* Continuing Professional Development allowance $16,480 per annum, pro‑rata.
* Relocation and commencement support up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
* Allowance in lieu of private practice scheme 35 % of base salary (if applicable).
Benefits
* Full‑time permanent position with up to 76 hours per fortnight (working hours negotiable).
* Access to a range of employee benefits (details on Department of Health website).
Application Process
Applicants should apply online through the Department of Health portal. The application will include a 1‑ to 2‑page statement of experience, skills, and knowledge related to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing selection criteria is not required.
Only agencies specifically contracted may provide applicants to this role.
For more information, contact the designated vacancy officer.
Additional Information
Workers will have access to a supportive and inclusive workplace. The Department of Health promotes respect for diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, and people with disabilities.
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