Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne.Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture.Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities.Position OverviewThe Staff Specialist will be a valued member of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), providing support to Wangaratta as required to provide clinical services to the Wodonga team. Responsibilities include:Providing supervision, support and direction for the multidisciplinary Community Team as negotiated.Ensuring effective continuity of care and promoting effective admission, discharge and case management practices.Participating in and contributing to clinical teaching.Providing specialist support and supervision to fellows, registrars and Junior Medical Officers (MO).Teaching medical students from the University of Melbourne and students from other disciplines and institutions as negotiated.Mandatory RequirementsRegistered or eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Knowledge and experience in the provision of direct clinical care for adults and youth accessing community mental health and acute inpatient mental health services.Experience in the provision of clinical supervision for other health professionals.Understanding of contemporary clinical mental health service provision in Australia.Understanding of and the ability to apply the Mental Health Act 2022.Accredited in Victoria to perform ECT (or willingness to achieve same).Willingness to participate in a shared weekend and on call roster.Employment Type: This is a full-time opportunity.For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Acting Medical Director - Dr Gary Flynn at Gary.Flynn@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.About AWHAWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services.What awaits you at AWH?We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.Are you ready to become part of our team?To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourages all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities.Join our Talent CommunityNot the right role for you? Let us know what you’re seeking! We’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities.
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