Clinical Director of Psychiatry

Elective Recruitment

Western Australia
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Showcase your leadership skills as the Clinical Director for this coastal Mental Health Service in regional Western Australia

Competitive salary packages which are among the highest in Australia
Opportunity to profoundly impact mental healthcare delivery in the region
Ideal for clinicians passionate about Indigenous mental health and rural & remote mental health

The OrganisationThis regional health service forms part of the largest country health service in Australia. This health service provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services to an area of 507,896 sq km. The region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, and over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.The health service comprises six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. The Mental Health and Drug Service provides specialist community mental health and alcohol and drug services and acute inpatient psychiatric care for referred patients in the region
The Job

As Clinical Director of Psychiatry, you will shape the future of inpatient services and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance patient experience
You will connect with hospitals and adult community mental health services across the region with the opportunity to profoundly impact mental healthcare delivery
You will develop formal links with primary care providers, particularly general practitioners, to promote continuity of treatment, and shared care management and provide ongoing education about psychiatric disorders and the provision of professional support
Clinical responsibilities will include undertaking comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients that ensures best practice clinical interventions are provided
You will provide supervision and training to Registrars and other medical officers

Rewards

Total remuneration package value up to $611,183
Additional entitlements for working in a rural location such as district allowance, accommodation, travel days and, generous annual leave entitlements
Discover the region's natural wonders, from pristine beaches to rugged landscapes. Your downtime will be filled with unforgettable outdoor experiences
You'll become part of a vibrant and close-knit community, the people of the region are known for their warm hospitality
Regular daily flights to/from Perth

Requirements

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent

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