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CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - Consultant Liaision & Addiction Psychiatry
1. Shepparton
2. Fixed term
3. Full time
About Us
GV Health is the main healthcare provider in the Goulburn Valley region, servicing a broad catchment area of approximately 120,000 people. We are the largest permanent employer in the region with over 2,600 employees spread across our five main sites.
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
4. Adult mental health
5. Community mental health
6. Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
7. Aged Persons mental health
8. Child and Youth mental health
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Our Region
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Workforce Navigator Program: We offer 1:1 relocation consultant support for new employees to assist with finding housing, childcare/education (if applicable), partner employment (if applicable), social groups & integration into our community to assist in the transition to Shepparton, regional Victoria.
About the role
The role will be working across both Consultant Liaison and Addiction Psychiatry and will play a crucial role in integrating comprehensive AOD and MH treatment and care across all acute health settings within GVAMHS and GVADS. The responsibilities include providing expert consultation and support to healthcare professionals to manage patients with complex medical, AOD and psychiatric needs, provide primary and secondary consultation to clinical teams and consumers, their families, carers and supporters respectively.
We are looking for
9. Current registration with AHPRA as a Psychiatrist
10. RANZCP fellowship in Psychiatry and demonstrate substantial clinical experience in consultation liaison
11. Specialist qualification in addiction psychiatry or working towards such a qualification
Our offer to you:
12. FREE Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
13. Generous, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
14. Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
15. Paid parental leave
16. Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
17. A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
18. Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount
19. Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition programme
Applications close: 1 September 2023
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for this role and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated).
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. All GV Health job applications must be loaded directly onto the e-recruit system, with no requirement to post hard copies of original passports/visas for overseas candidates.
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.