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Location: Graham Street, Shepparton
For a confidential conversation please contact: Rajlaxmi Khopade,
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
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About the role:
The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for clinical leadership within the Adult Mental Health Program to ensure that the consumers of the service receive treatment and care that is of the highest quality in a safe manner. The Consultant Psychiatrist is expected to work in partnership with the Manager of the Adult Community Mental Health Program, the Nurse Unit Manager of Wanyarra, and the Manager (Wellways) Specialist Residential Rehabilitation Program (SRRP) and Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC).
The key expectation for the role is to develop the teams to provide a high quality, integrated and seamless service to the consumers of GVAMHS. Within the Adult Mental Health Program the role could work across community, inpatient, PARC and SRRP to provide the seamless continuity of care to the clients of GVAMHS. This will involve promoting relationships between the Adult Mental Health Program and other groups such as other departments in GV Health, Wellways, Victorian Legal Aid, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) and other agencies.
This position amongst others is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for supervision of RANZCP trainees and medical students of the University of Melbourne
Successful candidate will have:
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychiatrist
* Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
* Excellent clinical skills and experience in providing psychiatric care to adults with mental health disorders.
* High level of knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and in particular its application to community care.
* Demonstrated ability in the provision clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and partnerships.
* Understanding of current mental health service delivery models and service evaluation approaches.
* Ability to participate in strategic and operational service planning relevant to adult mental health in GVAMHS.
* Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills and an ability to work flexibly and respond to the demands of the service as it evolves.
* Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching, supervision and research.
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
What we offer:
* Relocating? We have a Mental Health Workforce Navigator available to help assist you in your move to Greater Shepparton
* Up to $20,000 incentive payment appliesfor eligible successful candidates
* Be reimbursed, for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more
* Enjoy the charm of a relaxed country lifestyle, just an easy 2-hour commute to Melbourne, Victoria
* Easy living with amenities to suit all lifestyles, in a diverse and vibrant culture – Greater Shepparton has it all.
The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill.
The regional mental health workforce incentive grants will support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of new workers to priority positions across state funded mental health services in rural and regional Victoria. This role has been identified as being eligible for an incentive payment of up to $20,000.*Eligibility criteria applies in order to be successful for this financial incentive, contact for any questions
The new workforce relocation and incentive grants program is being administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).
* Generoussalary packaging, subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
* Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
* Paid parental leave
* Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
* A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
* Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
* Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
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.
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