Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 11th Apr 2024
- Melbourne > Footscray
As a psychiatrist working in a small team, you will provide high-quality health care in the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Health Program. In return, you will be driven and inspired by the immense resilience displayed by our clients.
The Health team provides comprehensive primary care services together with GPs and specialist clinics including psychiatry, pain management, immunisation, and diabetes management to people seeking asylum. Our clients' complex health needs require multiple consultations across a range of health disciplines. The majority of the people accessing our service have no income and are on Visas denying them work rights and Medicare.
The Humanitarian Services Stream exists to improve the mental, physical, and social well-being of members of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. We safeguard basic human rights for people seeking asylum such as food, security, medical care, and adequate standard of living, whilst promoting dignity, empowerment, and community.
All forms of employment with ASRC paid or voluntary, are subject to continued compliance with our Child Safety and Reporting Policy. All or any breaches of this policy may result in disciplinary action being taken and/or the cessation of the employment contract or volunteer
placements. All offers of employment, paid or voluntary, are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is the largest aid, employment, health, and advocacy organisation for people seeking asylum in Australia. The ASRC provides a range of direct services as well as participating in law reform, campaigning, and lobbying. The human rights of people seeking asylum and refugees are at the foundation of all we do and the workforce makes it happen, doing the work to bring the vision and purpose to life.
Our organisational values are: Welcoming, Authentic, Courageous, and Collaborative.
For more information email [email protected] using the subject line: Psychiatrist (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs or call the health program on (03) 92749898 and speak to Sian Edwards/Catherine Cursion or one of the Community Health Nurses.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.