The role:

As part of a multidisciplinary youth mental health service (16-25 years of age), delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist will:

• Provide a comprehensive youth psychiatric service to the Youth Mental Health Hospital in the Home (Y-HiTH) Unit, within the framework of established medical services practice, recovery focused and trauma informed care.
• Provides clinical leadership in the delivery of intensive home-based care to consumers of the Y-HiTH, within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Acts as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers, including general practitioners and other agencies, regarding the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders.
• Undertakes supervisory responsibilities with Psychiatric Registrars, students, and other medical staff as required/appropriate.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed Term full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 December 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

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

Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $301,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation 

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 -$301,349 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

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

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 $28,389 per annum
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata
• Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees
• other allowances as applicable

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality (Psychiatry)
2. Current Working with Children Registration
3. Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Supervisor’s Certificate or equivalent
2. Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Certificate of Advanced Training in Adult 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
5. serious traffic offences 

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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 528056 SMP - Psychiatrist (Y-HiTH) SMP1-11 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• 528056 SMP - Psychiatrist (Y-HiTH) SMP1-11 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.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 "Apply" 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 

Professor Brett McDermott

Position: Statewide Specialty Director, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Phone:  (03) 6166 6248
E-mail: camhs.executive@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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