The Position
Deliver expert clinical assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral challenges within our hospital and health service, including those under the Mental Health Act (2016). Contribute to high-quality patient care through clinical and non-clinical activities, including potential research and teaching opportunities. Collaborate within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment. Provide leadership and management in the delivery of specialist medical services across hospital, community, and outreach settings. This position focuses on Adult Mental Health Services for rural consumers.
The Hospital
This major healthcare provider in North Queensland offers a comprehensive range of mental health services for individuals across the region, spanning acute inpatient care, community-based support, and outreach programs. These services include crisis intervention, assessment, treatment for severe and complex mental health conditions, rehabilitation programs, and specialised services for children, adolescents, older persons, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The mental health teams are multidisciplinary, comprising psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and Indigenous mental health workers, who work collaboratively to provide person-cantered care in hospital, community, and rural settings.
The Location
Imagine a fulfilling family life in the dynamic coastal city, nestled in sub-tropical North Queensland. This region offers unparalleled access to the iconic international attractions of Central, North, and Far North Queensland. The city itself boasts a wealth of sports and social opportunities, excellent schools, diverse employment prospects in both government and private sectors, and a rapidly evolving culinary scene.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
The Position
Deliver expert clinical assessment and treatment to individuals experiencing psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral challenges within our hospital and health service, including those under the Mental Health Act (2016). Contribute to high-quality patient care through clinical and non-clinical activities, including potential research and teaching opportunities. Collaborate within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment. Provide leadership and management in the delivery of specialist medical services across hospital, community, and outreach settings. This position focuses on Adult Mental Health Services for rural consumers.
The Hospital
This major healthcare provider in North Queensland offers a comprehensive range of mental health services for individuals across the region, spanning acute inpatient care, community-based support, and outreach programs. These services include crisis intervention, assessment, treatment for severe and complex mental health conditions, rehabilitation programs, and specialised services for children, adolescents, older persons, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The mental health teams are multidisciplinary, comprising psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and Indigenous mental health workers, who work collaboratively to provide person-cantered care in hospital, community, and rural settings.
The Location
Imagine a fulfilling family life in the dynamic coastal city, nestled in sub-tropical North Queensland. This region offers unparalleled access to the iconic international attractions of Central, North, and Far North Queensland. The city itself boasts a wealth of sports and social opportunities, excellent schools, diverse employment prospects in both government and private sectors, and a rapidly evolving culinary scene.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications in Psychiatry, recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and current registration with/or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
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