SESLHD - VMO - Psychotherapy Supervision - Quinquennium position up to 30 June 2027

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Off

Hours Per Week:

Requisition ID: REQ604700

The Psychotherapy Supervisor will support the SESI Network Training Committee in maintaining and improving the quality of psychiatry training within SESLHD.

The Psychotherapy Supervisor will:

• Keep themselves informed of relevant Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist (RANZCP) policies
• Respond accordingly to any changes in those policies that affect psychotherapy training
• Assist the NDOT where possible in the formative and summative assessment of trainees according to RANZCP policies
• Remain a key advocate for the education, training and skill development in psychotherapy for the psychiatry trainee
• Advise and advocate for maintenance of clear lines of accountability for patient care and safety for the trainee by a supervision input in group/ individual work; case presentations and discussions.

The Psychotherapy Supervisor will foster relationships with psychiatry trainees in SESLHD providing support to encourage high quality provision of psychotherapy training. The Psychotherapy Supervisor will meet with the trainees on a regular basis to discuss issues relevant to the psychological care of patients under their care. This may occur on a group or individual basis. This is not intended to replace the usual clinical management and supervision of these patients, which remains the responsibility of the treating psychiatrist and mental health team.

Accountabilities and Key Performance Indicators

• Enhancing and fostering the development of psychotherapeutic skills through regular contact with Psychiatry trainees.
• Support and supervise trainees in preparation of case history reports.
• Encourage linkages and or engagement with other psychotherapy providers to provide opportunities for trainees to access a broad variety of educational activities, and also with clinicians through their involvement with trainees as case supervisors.
• Provide advice and support to the Site Co-ordinators of Training (SCoT) and other key supervisors.

Administrative Matters

• This position reports directly to the Psychiatry Network Director of Training, and also has professional accountability to the Network Training Committee, which in turn reports to the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI).
• The Psychotherapy Supervisor has a liaison relationship with each of the Site Co-ordinators of Training.
• The Psychotherapy Supervisor works closely with RANZCP supervisors across the Network by providing leadership and advice.

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional people, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.

The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.

• Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide on application AHPRA Registration Number.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Psychotherapy.
• Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
• Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Please complete the attached documentation pack and ensure they are uploaded to your application.

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Applications Close: 7 December 2025