Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 19th Aug 2022
- Sydney > Penrith
“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”
The consultant psychiatrist is an exciting new role, providing clinical consultation for consumers accessing the Head to Health NSW centre.
The centre comprises of a multidisciplinary team comprising of lived experience and clinical multidisciplinary staff with a focus on high engagement and support and offering an alternative to Emergency Department presentations. The service operates from 9am to 10pm and works alongside consumers triaged in categories 3-5.
The role will require clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans within a recovery-oriented, client- centred framework for people experiencing mental health crisis/distress. This clinical work will occur within a collaborative approach with the other members of a diverse multidisciplinary team including a robust lived experience workforce. The psychiatrist will also be available to work collaboratively with the Head to Health staff to assist in improving the wellbeing of consumers and communicate collaboratively with the family and or carers of consumers.
The consultant psychiatrist will contribute to the development and review of clinical policies and frameworks and may be involved in the clinical governance of the Head to Health service.
Click "Apply Now". The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:
Toula Dellis: Clinical Services Manager: 0404 026 355 / [email protected]
Shane Jakupec: Senior Operations Manager: 0410 488 208 / [email protected] using the subject line: Consultant Psychiatrist - Head to Health - Penrith enquiry via EthicalJobs
We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
A position description is attached.