About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health
* We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
* We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
* We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About The Role
The Clinical Director, Community and Acute Services provides clinical leadership to the community mental health teams, inpatient units, the Community Care Unit, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Service, Acute Care Team, Child and Youth Services and other specialist services. As a key member of Mental Health, Addictions, Custodial Health and Specialised Services, this role will work closely with the leadership team to optimise resources, share innovation and to ensure consistent change practices, bringing clinical objectives and medical engagement to strategic programs and projects across the Health Service.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
* You will have an understanding of the Models of Service Delivery framework and how these models guide Mental Health service delivery.
* Within your scope of practice, you will provide leadership and accountability for the day-to-day activity of the mental health service.
* You will possess well-developed clinical knowledge and skills in mental health care and in the management of contemporary mental health service delivery
Mandatory Requirements
* Registration or eligibility for specialist registration as a psychiatrist with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
* Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
* Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
* Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
* Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
* Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
* A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.