- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Mental Health Services, Woodville
- Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD-2 $365,798 - $713,692 p.a. (subject to private practice agreement)
- Permanent full-time positions
RANZCP registrars in the last six months of their training are eligible to apply
About the Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional clinical leadership within the mental health service. You will ensure the delivery of best-practice, consumer-focused care, leading a multidisciplinary approach to patient management. Your expertise will contribute to the highest standard of mental health services, supporting individuals with complex needs. You will work in line with the policies and professional standards set by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, while also contributing to teaching, research, and continuous medical education initiatives.
You will be based within the CALHN 24-Bed Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (IMHRU), where you’ll provide contemporary, evidence-based rehabilitation services to patients. In this collaborative environment, you will engage with inpatient, community, and rehabilitation services within the Mental Health Clinical Program to ensure positive outcomes for consumers. This role offers the opportunity to influence clinical care, contribute to quality and safety management, and actively participate in improving mental health services across the region.
About You
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Practitioner to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you will have a strong clinical background in mental health, demonstrated leadership skills, and a passion for quality improvement in patient care.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Relevant Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, and Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
- Clinical Expertise & Leadership: Proven high standard of clinical practice in mental health, along with leadership and motivational skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Commitment to Development: Ongoing participation in continuing professional development and experience in the supervision and teaching of medical staff.
- Comprehensive Knowledge & Skills: Solid understanding of mental health policies, recovery-based practices, and the rights of consumers and their families, alongside the ability to utilise ICT in clinical care.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
- Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information:
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 894316
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Tuesday 11 March 2025
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
894316 RD Consultant Psychiatrist - TQEH 24 bed Inpatient MH Rebab Unit.pdf
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