About the Role
The Lead Consultant Psychiatrist is accountable for the delivery of high-quality clinical services to the consumers of SVMH Community Acute Response Team (CART). This role provides clinical leadership in partnership with the Team Manager, and under the direction of the Clinical Director Acute Psychiatry, Director Adult Mental Health and the relevant Group Operations Manager. The Consultant Psychiatrist will clinically lead the CART Service, providing demonstrated excellence in clinical leadership and service development
The CART Services are Psychiatric Triage, Extended Triage, Emergency Department Mental Health (EDMH), Emergency Department Mental Health & Alcohol & Other Drug Hub (ED MH&AOD Hub), Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT), Police Ambulance Clinical Early Response (PACER) and Medical Safe Injecting Room (MSIR).
Classifications for this position will range from Specialist Year 5 HN39 to Specialist Year 9 HN59 ($193.67 - $221.19 per hour). Classification dependent on years of experience.
Your Contribution
What we offer
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Leadership development opportunity
• Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Mental Health & Wellbeing
St. Vincent’s Mental Health & Wellbeing (SVMHW) includes an adult area mental health & wellbeing service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. It includes a range of inpatient, residential and community based programs, providing treatment to older youth (18-25yo), adults and older adults who experience acute and complex mental health issues. Multidisciplinary teams provide a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions underpinned by a strong commitment to recovery focused practice and person-centred care.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan