Consultation Liasion Psychiatrist

Austin Health is one of Victoria’s largest health care providers. Our 11,000 employees and volunteers provide safe, high quality, person-centred care at Austin Hospital, Olivia Newton-John Centre, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, as well as in the community through Hospital-in-the-Home and partner health services.  We are an internationally recognised leader in clinical teaching, training and research and have affiliations with many leading universities and research institutes.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Austin Health's Mental Health Division incorporates a number of specialities and services across community and bed-based services, with inpatient beds located on all three campuses. The Division provides catchment-based area mental health services, in addition to a number of regional and state-wide specialty services.

CONSULTATION LIAISON PSYCHIATRIST

Hours per week: 17.5

Employment Status:  Permanent

Appointment Period:  Available May 2024 

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison, who is interested in improving health outcomes across the general hospital setting, to join our Mental Health Division on a permanent basis.  We are seeking someone who relishes the complex and rewarding work of a liaison psychiatrist within a multidisciplinary team.

For this role the successful applicant will combine Consultation Liaison Psychiatry support across the general hospital setting and will provide specialist inreach to the Statewide Spinal Rehabilitation Service, providing care to patients at all stages of their recovery journey.

This is a senior Medical Position and carries with it the professional responsibilities of clinical leadership, teaching and training as well as administrative requirements.  The Consultant Psychiatrist will ensure that services provided by the Mental Health Division are the highest standard, emphasising excellence, service, care, staff performance, cost efficiency, research and education within a comprehensive clinical governance framework.

You will be working with a team of professionals to make a difference to consumers impacted by mental health difficulties. Person centred care will be at the core of what you do, and the successful candidate will be guided by the Austin Health values.

To be successful for this role you must: 

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatry (RANZCP), or equivalent.
• Be an accredited supervisor for RANZCP training in accordance with RANZCP guidelines.
• Have an interest in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry as demonstrated by interest, experience and/or ideally an advanced certificate in CL Psychiatry from RANZCP.
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of liaison psychiatry settings, including inreach to the emergency department or rehabilitation services where indicated.
• Demonstrated capacity to build professional relationships between mental health and other healthcare.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving the quality and safety of patients across a health service and throughout the lifespan (including paediatrics and aged).
• Demonstrated ability to work with medical and surgical teams to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients of Austin Health.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, training and research.

Please refer to the position for further information about the role and required knowledge and skills.

Enquiries to Dr Victoria Harpwood, M:  0466 946 *** or Dr Carolyn Breadon, M: 0411 778 ***

Our benefits:

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Inclusion at Austin:

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Application instructions:

Please click on ‘Apply Now’ and you will be required to sign in or register for an Austin Health Careers Account.

As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health’s Online Credentialing System to complete your application.  Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.

Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)
• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Current Medical Indemnity Certificate
• Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)
• Working with Children’s Check Card (where applicable)