About the Role

• Location: Adelaide CBD
• Multiple positions - Part time up to 2 days a fortnight
• Maximum term contract until October 2022, with high possibility of extension to 30 September 2024; subject to review of funding contracts and performance.
• Individual agreement- daily rate negotiable dependent on skills and experience

The consultant psychiatrist is an exciting new role, providing clinical consultation for consumers accessing South Australia’s first Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC). The UMHCC is based on RII International’s “Crisis Now” movement and their international leading lived experience, high engagement, multi-disciplinary crisis model offering an alternative to Emergency Department presentations. The service will operate from 12pm-12am and work with 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. The psychiatrist will also be available to work collaboratively with the UMHCC team to assist in improving the wellbeing of consumers and communicate collaboratively with the family and or carers of consumers.

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant experience, skills and qualifications in Psychiatry
• Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent), would be highly desirable
• Sound understanding of the SA Mental Health Act
• Provides high quality assessments and interventions to resolve or ameliorate emotional distress of consumers
• Demonstrates understanding of the issues relevant to people with mental illness living in the community (including those from a CALD or ATSI background) and a strong commitment to consumer rights and their participation in mental health services
• The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert diagnostic and assessment skills
• Have a current or be prepared to undergo a DHS child-related clearance and a criminal record check. Applicants must be prepared to cover the cost of such checks

Mandatory requirements

• Registration with AHPRA with a current annual practising certificate
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Why work with us?

Neami offers its staff a variety of incentives, such as:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Comprehensive Learning and Development training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, then please 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:

Name: Kim Holmes, SA State Manager

Phone number: 0434 332 718

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

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.