Consultant Psychiatrist

Medical model of care at Monash Health is “consultant led”
Support the Adult Psychiatry Unit’s outreach services within Monash Health
Provision of high-quality psychiatry services, Monash Health values
About Monash Health
Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne's population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across southeastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. For more information, please visit www.monashhealth.org
About Monash Doctors
There are more than 1,500 Junior Medical staff positions at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties, to help grow your career. We offer unparalleled opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.
About Casey Adult Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
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, aiming to improve mental health and wellbeing, Casey AMHS comprises the entire spectrum of care with Emergency Psychiatric Services, Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team, PACER, Hospital in the Home team, Inpatient Psychiatric Units (Ward D and E) based at Casey Hospital, CCT based at Pakenham and Cranbourne, Acute and Extended PARCS, State-wide Transition Support Unit and the Adult Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Initiative.
Teams at the Casey AMHS are multidisciplinary in nature. The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide medical leadership at the team level and support & assist the Unit Head, Casey AMHS in the provision of high-quality psychiatry services, consistent with the Monash Health values.
About the Role
To support and assist the Unit Head, 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
What you need:
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
What we offer:
Salary packaging
Onsite discounted staff parking
Discounted banking (BankVic)
Onsite Gym
Access to professional development courses and seminars
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.
The incumbent must complete the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process prior to appointment and commencement.
Monash Health is transitioning to new position management system effective 06 May 2024. If you are unable to submit your application on Mercury, please email your Expression of Interest with your Resume attached to Sharjeel Ansari, Unit Director Casey on ***************@monashhealth.org