Psychiatrists â Contractor Position

About us:

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual family and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington Dubbo Moree Western Sydney Penrith Nepean and Blue Mountains and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Psychiatrists (Contractor) join our team on a contract basis. This role is require once a Fortnight in Penrith Clinic and once a Month in Katoomba Clinic.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Fellow of the royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification
• Eligibility to provide Bulk Billed Medicare Specialist Psychiatry Services
• Highly developed and demonstrated interpersonal communication consultation and negotiation skills including the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team as well as with internal and external agencies and stakeholders.
• Committed to achieving therapeutic goals using effective evidence-based treatment strategies to assist some of the most vulnerable members of the community
• Have an ABN or be able to obtain one
• Hold appropriate insurances

Experience Qualifications & Licenses:

• AHPRA Registration
• RANZCP Fellowship
• Suitable also for doctors under moratorium
• Able to commit to 1-2 days per FN
• Able to work independently in a remote setting
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

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