CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST - HYPE
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is a new, dedicated public youth mental health service and is the first of its kind in Australia. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team.
About Us
PYMHWS is Victoria's newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges. PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne's north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning. At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build a future where all young people can access world‐class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.
Department Description
The Consultant Psychiatrist is a clinical leadership position within local clinical teams at PYMHWS. The role requires demonstrating high standards of clinical care, team leadership and professional values to achieve best outcomes for clients and their carers. The HYPE stream provides an evidence‐based early intervention service for young people experiencing borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders, with co‐occurring mental health difficulties. The aims of HYPE are to support the social and vocational recovery of young people, promote adaptive help‐seeking and wellbeing, and reduce the impact of their mental health difficulties. HYPE's model of Relational Clinical Care comprises assertive clinical case management, general psychiatric care, individual psychotherapy (using Cognitive Analytic Therapy – CAT), family work and other supports such as vocational support. Psychiatrists within the stream receive CAT training and supervision, and may be involved in training and research.
Why Join PYMHWS?
* Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria
* Work alongside visionary leaders in a values‐led organisation
* Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
* 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for full‐time employees
* Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options where possible
* Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
* Fitness Passport membership
* Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
About the Role
Consultant Psychiatrists work in close partnership with the Medical Director, Clinical Director of Community and Enhanced Care, Clinical Director of Acute, Admitted Care and FYMHS, and the Operational Director, as well as with regional and team leadership. The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide expert clinical leadership, maintain high clinical standards, support professional development, and supervise registrars and staff as needed. The role also involves participation in quality and risk, service development and innovation meetings. The Consultant Psychiatrist will carry out duties in consultation with the Medical Director and DCS and may be required to undertake statutory responsibilities of the Authorised Psychiatrist under the Mental Health Act.
The role is a Consultant Psychiatrist – HYPE Parkville, 28 hours per fortnight.
The Roles of the Consultant Psychiatrist
* Provide expert clinical leadership to the clinical team, maintaining high clinical standards, team professional development and supervision of registrars and staff.
* Provide leadership across PYMHWS by participating in quality and risk, service development and innovation meetings as requested.
What You'll Do
* Medical leadership to a multidisciplinary team of Mental Health nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Allied Health and lived experience workforce.
* Deliver youth‐focused care to young people aged 12‐25 and their families who live in the Wyndham catchment area.
* Supervise Psychiatry registrars.
* Participate in the PYHMWS on‐call roster 5‐6 weeks per calendar year.
* Participate in the PYMWS Medical Education and Training Program.
About You
Formal qualifications:
* Registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
Essential
* Knowledge and experience in all aspects of psychiatry, with substantial experience and expertise in clinical practice with young people aged 12‐25.
* Leadership and management skills and experience.
* Multidisciplinary working skills and ability to develop effective relationships with consumers and carers.
* Aptitude for and expertise in service development.
* Knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health Wellbeing Act 2022.
* Capacity to develop effective relationships, collaborations and partnerships with community services including alcohol and other drug agencies, employment and housing services, Mental Health Community Support Services and related services.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and problem‐solving and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and be self‐motivated.
Desirable
* Willingness to work from a community‐based site, and across multiple sites if required.
* Experience in teaching and involvement in research.
* Current Victorian driver's licence.
* Knowledge of relevant guidelines, plans and strategies related to the mental health service system (e.g. Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy, National Standards for Mental Health Services).
Ready to Make a Difference?
We would love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact Dr Eddie Mullen – Clinical Director Community and Enhanced Care at 03 9966 9100.
Legal and EEO Statements
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.
PYMHWS stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
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