WA Country Health Services - Locum - Regional WA - Consultant Psychiatrist
WA Country Health Services - Locum - Regional WA - Consultant Psychiatrist
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Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a diverse and unique role in regional Western Australia Join our dynamic team at Western Australian Health Services and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.
As a Consultant in Psychiatry you will be required to examine assesses diagnoses and treat patients with a variety of mental illnesses. You will be responsible for the provision of clinical assessment and psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents and/or adult populations for both admitted patients and in community Mental Health environments. In addition you will be required to provide clinical governance across Mental Health Services promote the organisational culture and principles of personcentred trauma informed and a recovery focussed service delivery.
You will provide clinical leadership advice consultation liaison and support to health care professionals other providers and agencies and to carers and consumers throughout WACHS Mental Health.
Position:Consultant Psychiatrist
Location:Western Australia
Role Highlights:
- Provides psychiatric care and general treatment in both inpatient and community settings for adults and/or children & adolescents and their families.
- Provides clinical leadership and supervision of clinical care.
- Works in accordance with the WA Mental Health Act 2014 including the Chief Psychiatrists Standards.
- Carries out all relevant Mental Health Act functions including for Inpatient Treatment Orders and Community Treatment Orders.
- Provide assessment review consultation and support in clinical matters via outreach and video conferencing as well as in person.
- Maintain close liaison with the primary health sector Aboriginal Medical Services and other providers and consumer organisations.
- Participates in an oncall roster.
- Supervises trainee psychiatrists and medical officers and participates in the teaching of other health professionals.
- Participate in relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
Qualifications:
- AHPRA registration.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or approved equivalent or currently working towards the same.
- Demonstrated clinical skill and experience in adult and/or child and adolescent mental health.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills including experience working in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Experience working in a rural based health setting and/or communitybased mental health services.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in providing services to clients from a variety of cultural and ethnic groups.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the Aboriginal Cultural Respect Framework
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package and regional entitlements.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity to explore Western Australia
Regional Profiles:
WACHS Mental Health Command Centre
WACHS Mental Health Great Southern
WACHS Mental Health Goldfields
WACHS Mental Health South West
WACHS Medical Health Values:
WACHS provides high quality treatment together with culturally secure patient care for people experiencing mental health problems. Some core areas within this scope include alcohol and substance use disorders in rural and remote Western Australia.
At WACHS we recognise the value and importance of good mental health for people living in rural and remote areas. We understand the importance and potential impact this can have on quality of life and the ability to contribute as ongoing members of rural communities.
Mental health problems are now the second highest disease behind cancer in Western Australia. Nationally suicide is the leading cause of death of our young people accounting for onethird of deaths of Australians aged 15 to 24. These figures are even higher in Aboriginal communities and other vulnerable groups.
Successfully implementing the Strategy will be an iterative process across all regions. It relies on strong and collaborative leadership innovation and active strategic partnerships within and external to WACHS. The regional mental health teams are supported by the WACHS Central Office Mental Health directorate.
Our Services:
Country healthcare stretches more than 2.5 million square kilometres and seven regions.Learn more about us and what we do.
Additional Information:
- Keen to hear from other locumsWatch here.
- If you have any further queries please get in touch with us by email:
- For information about WACHS or to read testimonials from our staff please visit ourLiving and Working in Country WA page.
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Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
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