The Location:
Nestled in the serene landscapes of regional Victoria, approximately a scenic 2-hour drive from Melbourne, lies our charming community. Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the allure of a 'treechange', with many initially arriving for a weekend getaway only to find themselves enchanted and opting to make this place their permanent home. Steeped in a rich goldrush history, the town center boasts an array of heritage buildings, serving as noble remnants of a prosperous bygone era. Today, the local economy thrives on the pillars of energy, forestry, and agriculture, reflecting a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.

The Facility:
Our esteemed institution stands as a purpose-built teaching hospital dedicated to serving a catchment population of over 260,000 individuals. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of our community. From emergency and intensive care to elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology, dialysis, and aged care, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to all those we serve.

Position Overview:
Join our dynamic team at [Hospital Name], a leading public hospital committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community. As a Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care to patients across various settings within the hospital. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals facing mental health challenges and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Assessment and Treatment: Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide evidence-based psychiatric treatment, including medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions, to patients across the lifespan.
2. Inpatient Care: Provide psychiatric care to patients admitted to our inpatient psychiatric unit. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and support for patients during their hospital stay. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and participate in discharge planning.
3. Outpatient Services: Offer outpatient psychiatric services, including consultations, follow-up appointments, and crisis intervention, to individuals referred from primary care providers, emergency departments, and community mental health agencies. Provide ongoing psychiatric care and support to patients in managing their mental health conditions.
4. Community Liaison: Collaborate with community mental health agencies, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients transitioning between hospital and community settings. Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and contribute to care coordination efforts.
5. Education and Training: Contribute to the education and training of medical students, psychiatric residents, and other healthcare professionals. Provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff, including psychiatric residents and allied health professionals, to support their professional development and enhance the quality of mental health care delivery.

Requirements:

• Candidates must hold specialist registration with AHPRA in Psychiatry (FRANZCP). 
• Candidates who hold the UK CCST will also be considered. NZ Consultants Apply Now.
• IMG with RANZCP interview date or outcome.

For more information please click on apply now, or call Allisha McKenzie on 0498 462 694 or email your CV [email protected]