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About the Department / Program
The Casey Adult Mental Health Service (Casey AMHS) provides individualised, consumer centred care for adults aged 18 – 65 years living in the City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia
Teams at the Casey AMHS are multidisciplinary in nature. The consultant psychiatrist will provide medical leadership at the team level and support & assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services, consistent with the Monash Health values.
About the Role
To support and assist the Head of Unit, Casey AMHS, Mental Health Program, Monash Health in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services, consistent with Monash Health values.
Medical model of care at Monash Health is “consultant led”. Consultants are at the forefront of care provision and lead by example
Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care
Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care
Be immediately available for urgent consultation and assistance in the management of clinically deteriorating patients
Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate) roles in the Casey Adult Mental Health Service
Support the Adult Psychiatry Unit’s outreach services within Monash Health
Contribute to the professional and corporate life of Monash Health by participation in appropriate committees and fora
Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Psychiatry Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Monash Health patients.
Requirements
To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:
Strong commitment to providing high-quality psychiatry services
Working well within a multi-disciplinary team
Active participation in Continuous Professional Development and personal development and learning.
Prior experience in ECT and credentialing is desirable. If not available, must attend Monash Health training as soon as practical after appointment.
Mandatory requirements of the role -
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent
Working with Children's Check
Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with
A supportive and cohesive team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
Salary packaging.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system
