Psychiatrist – VMO

Job Description

About us South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues. As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise. South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group, an Australasian leader in behavioural health services. All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologists, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapists, and counsellors. South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief, and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services is a priority. We are a no smoking facility. About the role South Pacific Private is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Psychiatrist VMO to join our team on a contract basis at our Curl Curl, NSW facility. As a Psychiatrist VMO, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional mental health care to our clients, leveraging your expertise to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatments. This is a contract position, offering the flexibility to balance your clinical work with other professional commitments. What you'll be doing Support the Clinical Director and GM in providing Clinical Governance for the organisation. Provide psychiatric care to clients admitted to South Pacific Private under your care. Provide urgent pre-admission psychiatric assessments where necessary. Review clients under your care weekly (at least). Ensure psychiatric cover for your patients while you are away. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams weekly to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients. Maintain detailed and accurate client records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. Review Day Program clients when deemed necessary following your group observations, or when suggested by the Day Program Manager. What we're looking for A medical degree with specialist qualifications in Psychiatry and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Medicare Provider Number. Significant experience working as a Psychiatrist, preferably in a hospital or private practice setting. Excellent clinical skills, including the ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop effective treatment plans. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. A commitment to delivering the highest standard of client-centred care. What we offer At South Pacific Private, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees. As a Psychiatrist VMO, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and passionate team, access ongoing professional development opportunities, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional mental health care. We offer competitive remuneration and the flexibility to balance your clinical work with other commitments. #J-18808-Ljbffr