Title:  Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist  - Infant, Child & Youth Mental Health Services (ICYMHS) 

• Limited Term Part Time | Experience work-life balance 
• Work across Eastern Health sites | Carparking available onsite
• Culture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health service  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service at Eastern Health operates four multidisciplinary community teams and a range of specialist teams and services located across the Eastern region, in addition to an adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit at Box Hill Hospital. Teams are multidisciplinary and work to deliver high quality mental health assessments and clinical interventions for infants, children and youth aged 0-25 years, and their families who are experiencing severe mental illness impacting on their development and psychosocial functioning.  

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA  
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 
• RANZCP Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 
• Participation in the RANZCP Continuing Professional Development  (CPD) program  
• Extensive experience in child and youth mental health clinical service delivery and practice within a multidisciplinary mental health team 
• Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation pertaining to infant, child and youth mental health including: the Mental Health Act 2022, the Charter for Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, the Health Records Act 2001, Children Youth and Families Act 2005, Family Violence Protection Act 2008, and Privacy and Data Protection Act 2022 
• Thorough knowledge of policies, frameworks and strategies relevant to infant, child and youth mental health including: the National Mental Health Standards, the National Recovery Framework, and the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System 
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaboratively with Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service clinicians, team leaders and managers, and with other key stakeholders 
• Demonstrated negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
• Enthusiasm, drive and motivation to achieve best possible outcomes for Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service and the Mental Health Program as well as for Eastern Health in general 
• Demonstrated experience and competence in teaching and education in infant, child and youth mental health, and clinical supervision of junior medical, allied health and nursing staff 
• Able to participate in the Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service consultant on-call roster  
• Current driver’s licence 
• Current Working with Children Check 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Position Description Link

Contact Person: Dr Peter Jenkins

Contact Number: 9895 4060

Contact Email: peter.jenkins@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 6th of April 2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day