The Department of Health seeks suitably qualified Psychiatrists to join its multidisciplinary mental health service. As a Staff Specialist – Psychiatrist, you will provide comprehensive general inpatient and community psychiatric services in Tasmania.
You will act as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers, regarding the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders. Your role will involve supervising Registrars/Career Medical Officers, Resident Medical Officers, and other medical staff as required.
State-wide Mental Health Services (SMHS) provides a comprehensive suite of mental health services. Available roles for Staff Specialist – Psychiatrists include the provision of services in community-based Mental Health Services, acute general adult Mental Health Inpatient Units, consultation-liaison psychiatric services, rehabilitation and extended care facilities, and step-up and step-down facilities in the community.
A permanent full-time position is available, working 76 hours per fortnight. The successful applicant will be required to meet the essential criteria, including specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.