Consultant Psychiatrist Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

Fixed term, 14 hours per week (29/4/24 until 30/6/24)
Friendly and dynamic team
Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups
About the Role The Consultant Psychiatrist Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, in partnership with the Director Clinical Services SVMH and Director of Nursing SVMH, is accountable for the delivery of clinical services to the consumers of SVHM and SVMH, through providing high quality clinical services, contributing to service evaluation and research and displaying a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in psychiatry. Classifications for this position will range from HN18 - HN58. Your Contribution
Excellent qualities as a clinician and good communication skills with consumers and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership in a multi-disciplinary psychiatric service
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent
Fellowship of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
Registration with AHPRA
Advanced Training Certificate in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Mental Health St. Vincent's Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The adult mental health service components are: The Yarra Boroondara Primary Mental Health Service (PMHS), the Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU), the 44 bed Acute Inconsumer Service (AIS) located on the St. Vincent's Hospital site, and two community mental health services (CMHS) at Hawthorn and East Melbourne (Clarendon CMHS). Community mental health services comprise the Triage and Crisis assessment and Treatment (CAT) service, Primary Intervention Clinical Team (PICT), Continuing Care (CCT), Mobile Support and Treatment (MST) and Homeless Outreach (CHOPS) services. NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Service, the Body Image and Eating Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service (BETRS) are regional services. Statewide services are the Victorian Dual Disability Service, the Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit and Dual Diagnosis Education and Training Unit. The AIS includes 5 beds designated as the Koori State-wide Inconsumer Service and linked to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Please click here to apply.