• 2x Part time positions available, based on an Individual Contract
• 7-day rotating roster as per the operational requirements of the service
• Maximum term contract until 30 October 2022, with high possibility of extension to 30 September 2024; subject to review of funding contracts and performance

About the Role

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) Senior Medical Practitioner is an exciting new role responsible for providing person centred care services to consumers accessing the Urgent Mental Health Care Centre. The UMHCC is based on our formal partner, RI International’s (RII) “Crisis Now” movement and their international leading lived experience, high engagement, multi-disciplinary crisis model offering an alternative to Emergency Department presentations.

The Senior Medical Practitioner works competently within their scope of practice to deliver evidence based and person-centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes.

What will you bring to the role

• Provide clinical services, consultancy and advice within a defined scope of practice
• Ensure clinical decisions in relation to UMHCC consumers are clearly communicated to referring parties and all members of the treating team

Mandatory requirements:

• Registration as the Australian Health Practitioners Authority as a Medical Officer with a current annual practicing certificate
• Fellowship or membership of the appropriate College or Associations within Australia as recognised by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration
• Professional Indemnity Insurance Certificate required prior to contract offer
• Experience in practicing medicine, this may include rotations undertaken as a medical student
• Current SA Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Driver’s 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)

A position description is attached.