Overview
Experience the Best of Both Worlds: A Rewarding Healthcare Career and a Tropical Paradise in CairnsCairns is a vibrant tropical city in Far North Queensland, famous as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed rainforests. With a relaxed lifestyle, thriving food and arts scene, and endless opportunities for adventure, Cairns offers the perfect balance of work and play in a stunning natural setting
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Temporary Fixed-Term Perinatal Psychiatrist position available (for various periods of leave backfill over a 12 month period)
CALL US! Give Dawn a call (0437 924 ***) for a chat - she would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.
Tell me more... This position in collaboration with the Director MHAODS will lead and progress high-quality strategic and operational mental health care to consumers residing within TCHHS communities in the perinatal period who are experiencing mental illness. They will work in partnership with women, their partners and families requiring preconception, antenatal and/or postpartum (up to 24months) mental health care as part of the multidisciplinary Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Team. The role will provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based treatment and care (including alcohol and drug services as required) aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of consumers in the perinatal period, contributing to positive mental health outcomes, recovery from mental illness and minimising the likelihood of future mental health challenges and/or disability. Care may be provided through a range of modalities including Telehealth consultations as a remote service. The role will provide Psychiatric Medical opinion and review to perinatal consumers open to the Perinatal and Infant Mental health Team and participate in the clinical case review processes with the team.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
* Base salary comprising between $1660.78 - $2105.68 p/f – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
* Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
* Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
* Professional Development
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
* Choose Cairns for your next career move - Base yourself in Cairns—tropical lifestyle, reef and rainforest on your doorstep.
* Experience incredible outreach adventures—Torres Strait Islands, Cape York, and more. Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
* Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies
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