Time left to apply: End Date: March 5, 2025 (20 days left to apply)Job Requisition ID: JR-3414Full time Consultant Psychiatrist with FRANZCP to work at Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (MMH&WS) in a well-supported Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.Employment Type: Permanent full timeHours: 38 hours per weekSalary: As per EBA and classification levelLocation: Primary site being Werribee Mercy HospitalApplication: Please upload Resume and Cover LetterContact: Dr. Michael Lograsso, Director of Medical Services, Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Service, mlograsso@mercy.com.au, 0419 171 108About the OpportunityMercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (MMH&WS), a provider of public mental health services for the southwestern metropolitan area of Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for work at our Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.The position will be based at our Clare Moore Building, Werribee Mercy Hospital. This 54 bed adult acute psychiatric inpatient unit is very well supported with six consultant psychiatrists and an ever-growing JMO workforce and robust registrar training program.MMH&WS covers Australias most diverse and growing population with a commitment to quality patient-centred care and recovery-oriented practice, making this position both challenging and rewarding.What Youll BringYoure resilient, compassionate, and committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.QualificationsRegistration with the Australian Medical Board (AHPRA)Extensive experience in working effectively with consumers who have psychosocial mental health needsExperience in the identification and management of a range of mental health issues including psychosis, anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and risk issuesAutonomy, organisational skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary teamFellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (or working towards)To Thrive in This Role, You Will Have:Excellent clinical, time management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.A compassionate, flexible, and positive approach to effective patient care and management.The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.You Will Also Be Required to Provide Evidence of, or in the Process of Obtaining:A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination, and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.Ready to Help Us Shape the Future of Healthcare?Join us and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply.Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients, and communities we support. Were proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Consultant Psychiatrist