Senior Mental Health Leader

19 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $280,000 - $320,000
Job Description

The role of Chief Psychiatrist is a key leadership position in shaping mental health care across South Australia.

This high-profile opportunity enables the successful candidate to influence policy, standards and service delivery in partnership with stakeholders.

As an independent statutory officer, you will drive improvement, uphold rights and foster innovation within the mental health sector.

  • Shaping mental health care across South Australia.
  • Leading at a senior level in complex multidisciplinary environments.
  • Developing and implementing policies that improve mental health services.
Required Skills and Qualifications

A Fellowship or eligibility for fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

  • Extensive knowledge of contemporary mental health issues.
  • Proven expertise in policy development, service improvement and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills combined with clinical credibility and a collaborative leadership style.
Benefits

Working as the Chief Psychiatrist offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health services in South Australia.

With its blend of social vibrancy, natural beauty, culinary excellence, education and liveability, Adelaide provides a welcoming and well-balanced setting in which to live, learn and thrive.

Others

The position oversees the treatment of voluntary and involuntary patients, the use of restrictive practices and the administration of mental health legislation.

It provides high-level policy advice, issues standards for patient care and inspects public and private mental health facilities.

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