Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist (Acute Care Team)

The role:As part of a multidisciplinary mental health service, delivering high quality mental health care, and in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services, Agency policies and procedures, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist will:

• Provide comprehensive general mental health services for the community based mental health Acute Care Team (ACT) within the framework of established medical services practice, delivering person centred, recovery orientated and trauma informed care.
• Provide clinical leadership in the delivery of acute mental health care to consumers of the ACT, Acute Care Stream Services within Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Acts as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers, including general practitioners and other Agencies, regarding the assessment and management of people who are experiencing acute mental health concerns.
• Undertakes supervisory responsibilities with Psychiatric Registrars, medical students, and other medical staff as required/appropriate.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The team:

• The Acute Care Team offers assertive community-based treatment by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
• The team works extended hours and is based in the city centre.

Location:Tasmania also has a lot to offer as a destination to work, live and play, with a natural environment and quality of life unique to a small capital city. In Hobart you are never more than ten minutes way from a beach, national Parks or an award-winning restaurant, with a café culture to match any other Australian city. Whether you see yourself navigating your way around our island, hiking or mountain-biking our world class trails, immersing yourself in our arts scene or just after a different pace of life, there is something in Tasmania for everybody.If you have a family, there are some excellent local primary and secondary schools, with the University of Tasmania on our doorstep.We offer:

• Attractive salary including salary packaging
• Flexible work/life balance
• A multi-disciplinary work environment
• Professional Development

Details of AppointmentPermanent full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $210,000 - $301,349 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: * Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationDr Honor PenningtonSpecialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist
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