Medical Specialist Mental Health

Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350 Edenhope, VIC, AU, 3318 Stawell, VIC, AU, 3380 Horsham, VIC, AU, 3400 Dimboola, VIC, AU, 3414

The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill.

The new workforce relocation and incentive grants program is being administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV).

More information for eligibility requirement click here Area Mental Health Services - RWAV

**About the role**
Grampians Health - Mental Health Services is a dynamic Area Mental Health Service striving to provide the highest standards of treatment for the region of Ballarat and Grampians region, while maintaining a commitment to a continuously improving clinical environment.

We currently have an opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in our community, inpatient and consultation liaison teams. Our community psychiatric service provides contemporary best practice, evidence-based, family-inclusive services to its clients and their families, utilising a multidisciplinary team framework and an integrated model of care.

The Consultant Psychiatrist is an integral and active member of this multidisciplinary framework. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for mental health services in the designated work area.

**Key Responsibilities**
- You will be responsible for the clinical leadership of the team
- Work closely with other senior members of the clinical leadership team to plan, deliver and evaluate services and programs to meet the needs of patients and their families.
- There is potential to be involved in research and you will be working within a supportive clinical context and environment.

**Skills and Experience**
- To be registered as a medical practitioner by the Medical Board of Australia and to be a Fellow of the RANZCP or possess qualifications recognised as equivalent.

**Desirable**
- Proven ability to plan, deliver and evaluate services and programs to meet the needs of patients and their families.
- Proven ability to give clinical leadership to staff and to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated clinical competence at ma senior level and adequate experience in the field of psychiatry after obtaining post graduate qualifications.

**Interested?**

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact **Dr Anoop Lalitha** on **03 5320 4100** for a confidential discussion.

**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

**Culture & Benefits**

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Staff Fitness program
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**Further Information**

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.