Consultant Psychiatrist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Workday Full time $180,000 - $200,000 per year

Full time consultant psychiatrist with FRANZCP to work at Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (MMH&WS) in a well-supported Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Community Services.

Employment Type: Permanent full time

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: As per EBA and classification level

Location: Primary site being Werribee Mercy Hospital

Application: Please upload Resume and Cover Letter

Contact: Dr Michael Lograsso, Director of Medical Services, Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Service, ,

Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity

Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (MMH&WS), a provider of public mental health services for the southwestern metropolitan area of Melbourne is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for work at our Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.

The position will be based at our Clare Moore Building, Werribee Mercy Hospital.  This 54 bed adult acute psychiatrist inpatient unit is very well supported with six consultant psychiatrist and an ever-growing JMO workforce and robust registrar training program.

MMH&WS covers Australia's most diverse and growing population with a commitment to quality patient centred care and recovery orientated practice making this position both challenging and rewarding.

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Qualifications

  • Registration with the Australian Medical Board (AHPRA)

  • Extensive experience in working effectively with consumers who have psychosocial mental health needs

  • Experience in the identification and management of a range of mental health issues including psychosis, anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder and risk issues

  • Autonomy, organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or (or working towards)

To thrive in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.

  • A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.

  • The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

  • A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

  • Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

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