Provide clinical care within the Prison Mental Health Service which provides specialist mental health services to Correctional Centres in South East Queensland.

The Prison Mental Health Service (PMHS) provides a multi-disciplinary in reach service to people who are incarcerated in correctional centres across South East Queensland. The primary goal of PMHS is to identify individuals who have a severe mental illness or are at risk of developing mental illness or are at risk of developing mental illness while incarcerated

This is a Permanent, full time opportunity!

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About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

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What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Uphold the organisation's values in your everyday actions as well as adhering to the Code of Conduct to consistently behave in an honest, ethical and professional way.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the Queensland Public Mental Health Services (QPMHS) Models of Service Delivery Framework and how these models guide Adult Mental Health Service Delivery.
• Provide expert leadership and transparent accountability for the clinical team.
• In collaboration with the team, provide leadership to the team regarding service improvements, evaluation and innovative treatments and recovery focus.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, clients and stakeholders, NGO partners and other stakeholders.
• Provide professional and clinical supervision to psychiatry trainees and contribute to the delivery of teaching for medical students, and prevocational junior doctors within the Forensic and Secure Service.
• Communicate effectively with respect and in a timely manner with team members, clients and stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Registration or eligibility for specialist registration as a psychiatrist with the Medical Board of Australia.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM688221_07 Staff Specialist Psychiatrist_RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)