Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (520505)

Job Description:

Thinking of a Sea Change? Consider the North West of Tasmania

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join us in North West Tasmania.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist works as part of a multidisciplinary mental health service team in delivering high quality child and adolescent mental health care in accordance with Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.

If you would like to be part of the Tasmanian CAMHS and contribute to service development and innovation while enjoying the unique and natural beauty of the North West and the lifestyle it offers, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits available to you

• Salary Packaging
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional Development and Communication Allowance
• Relocation Assistance (removal expenses, airfares, accommodation)
• Working in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment
• Professional leadership

The Role:

• Provision of a comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatric service including:

• • Assessment and treatment of community mental health clients at various sites across the region including outreach clinics and client’s homes.
• Assessment and treatment of young people during Hospital presentation and admissions Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience and skills in liaising with General Practitioners and other health service providers.

• Experience in clinical leadership and demonstrated commitment to a multidisciplinary service model with the ability to deal effectively with interpersonal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to convey psychiatric knowledge effectively to fellow staff, service providers and patients/clients.

• Via adult learning principles, maintain an adequate knowledge of major evidence-based practice research findings in clinical practice, and participate in appropriate formal continuing medical education, and actively support and engage in opportunities through the Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation (Tas).

• Understanding of the National and State Mental Health policy frameworks as they impact on the provision of clinical services.

Position Features:

• Intrastate travel may be required
• Participate in an Oncall Roster and undertake call-back work as required
• Work outside normal hours and weekend work, which may include ward rounds, as required

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time, day work (with on call) position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – North West

Learn more about the North West here:
https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/places/north-west/

Base Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $163,005 - $247,768 pro rata per annum + 10.5% superannuation

*Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $234,726 -$247,768 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

• In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $25,758 per annum
• Communication allowance of $1948 per annum
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $24,927 per annum
• Relocation package
• Salary range is in accordance with Salaried Medical Practitioners Agreement 2019

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty (Psychiatry)
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration
• *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Desirable Requirements:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Supervisor’s Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist SMP1-11 (July 2022) WWCT HR22 (1).pdf
• Generic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist SMP1-11 (July 2022) WWCT HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information

Brett McDermott

Position: Statewide Speciality Director - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Phone: 6166 6246
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information

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