Head of Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Unit

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

About Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's inner southeast suburbs, delivering a range of services from ambulatory to inpatient and home-based care.

About the Department

Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) provides specialist mental health care to individuals with severe mental illness, serving the inner southeast metropolitan area and offering statewide services.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced psychiatrist to lead our Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Service, providing clinical leadership and expertise in patient-centered care, supported decision-making, and least restrictive practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and supervision to medical staff, including RANZCP trainees
  • Develop and implement reform principles in inpatient units, focusing on patient-centered care and reduction of restrictive interventions
  • Collaborate with nursing, allied health, and lived experience leaders to deliver high-quality care
  • Support and supervise senior and junior medical staff across the two wards

Requirements

  • Medical registration with AHPRA without conditions or reprimands
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
  • Advanced training or membership in Adult Psychiatry or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience in psychiatry, including inpatient settings
  • Meet Alfred Health's credentialing and scope of practice requirements in Psychiatry

Enquiries

For more information, please contact Dr Evan Symons, Director AMAH Hospital and Emergency, via email or Ebony Babich (EA) on 9076 8180.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.



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