Job Title: Psychiatrist
About the Role
Barwon MHDAS currently have a part time opportunity suitable for recently graduated or experienced psychiatrists with our Aged Psychiatry Service (APS) Team.
The APS Team provides psychiatric services to consumers aged 65 and above in a wide range of settings including community, consultation-liaison, residential aged care facilities and old aged inpatient unit.
The wide range of settings means we can provide psychiatrists with career opportunities and working arrangements that can suit their individual circumstances and professional goals.
Key Requirements:
* Provide leadership in the provision of high-quality psychiatric services to consumers.
* Act as a delegate of the authorised Psychiatrist as defined in the Mental Health Act 2022 and contribute to the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program of the service.
* Applicants must hold the FRANZCP, be accredited as a supervisor by the RANZCP, and be registered with general or specialist medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* Experience and interest in working in Old Aged Psychiatry is essential
* An Advanced Certificate for Old Aged Psychiatry is highly desirable
About the Facility
The McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre provides continuing care services for consumers aged 65 and over with existing complex mental illness and those who develop a mental illness later in life.
We provide specialist psychiatric assessment, risk assessment, treatment and case management for aged consumers experiencing mental illness.
About Us
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
Culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services.
We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace.
Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.
Benefits Include:
* Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
* Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
* Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.