Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Added - 04 / 22 / 22 Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Specialist / Consultant / SIMG Vic , Victoria | Permanent

CONSULTANT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST | 2 HOURS FROM MELBOURNEAn exciting opportunity exists for a Consultant C&A Psychiatrist to join our client's mental health service.

Fast Facts : The health service provides an excellent professional development program, supervision and teaching opportunities.Attractive salary and support package.Surrounded by natural beauty, this city is only 2 hours from Melbourne, allowing an outdoor laid-back lifestyle day to day and easy weekend city escapes.The Position : The hospital welcomes applications from Consultant C&A Psychiatrists who share a commitment to clinical leadership and our commitment to safe and quality mental health care in our region. They are seeking a Consultant C&A Psychiatrist to join our highly professional and enthusiastic Mental Health Services team at the Hospital.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake roles and responsibilities as outlined in the position description, possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, the capacity for professional collegiality, and a commitment to the hospital's values of person-centred care, working together, excellence, and integrity.

The health service provides an excellent professional development program, supervision and teaching opportunities. There is the opportunity for a joint appointment with the local University. This position is for an initial one year, with a view to a further three-year contract if mutually agreed.

The Hospital : Our client's purpose-built 298-bed teaching hospital offers a suite of medical services from its location, 2 hours' drive from Melbourne. Catering for a population of more than 260,000, the hospital treats close to 130,000 people every year in their busy Emergency Department.

The hospital provides services in the areas of aged care, cancer care, elective surgery, maternity, rehabilitation, and mental health. It runs eight community mental health centres across the region and a Community Residential Care Unit for people with prolonged severe mental illness and associated disability.

This hospital provides fantastic employment opportunities as one of the region's biggest employers. The 1,789 staff members are employed in clinical and medical professions, administration, catering, and cleaning. The hospital is linked with the University School of Nursing and the Medical School, and actively participates in undergraduate teaching.

The Mental Health Service : The Mental Health Service is the regional provider of mental health services in the region. It operates an integrated specialist mental health program across ten sites and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people, and older persons.

The Location : Located southeast of Melbourne, this major geographic and economic region covers more than 21,000 square kilometres. With its affordable property prices, reliable and stable workforce, excellent infrastructure, and clean, healthy and safe environment, the city has a growing population of 42,000 people, who enjoy its stunning natural environment, mild climate, and easy lifestyle.

The region also claims a range of significant natural and ecological advantages including turquoise lakes and rivers, high-country grandeur, isolated beaches, and rugged coastal outcrops, most of it preserved for public use in national parks and state reserves.

With over 30 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, a strong TAFE sector, tertiary courses and a range of specialist education and training facilities linked to industry and trades training, education is the city's fourth largest industry sector and continues to grow. The region is also well set-up to support young children through the early years, with a range of childcare, playgroups, child health services, kindergartens, and other services available.

To Apply : Should you be interested in this exciting position, please simply email a copy of your most up-to-date CV to

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