Title: Clinical Director - Adult Acute Mental HealthLocation: Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128Job Posting Date: 6 Dec 2024Clinical Director of Adult Acute Mental HealthPermanent Full Time - Mon to Fri role | No WeekendsUnique senior leadership opportunity | Be valued for what you doHelp drive the innovative change in the mental health space!About the roleIn collaboration with the Associate Program Directors (APD) (Acute Adult APD and Consultation Liaison/Perinatal Emotional Health Service APD) as well as the Director of Nursing (DON), the Clinical Director of Adult Acute is responsible for the leadership, management, development, implementation and delivery of a range of mental health care models to ensure that Eastern Health meets legislative requirements and health service agreements negotiated with the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the strategic initiatives, the Mental Health Act of 2022, recovery model of care utilising the Collaborative Recovery Framework, as well as other mental health care service provision packages as developed over time across the Eastern Health catchment.About youTo be successful in this role you will require the below:Must be a registered medical practitioner in the State of Victoria.Must hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.Must participate in relevant college continuing education programs particularly related to Psychiatry.Extensive experience in mental health sector and sound knowledge of the relevant legislation pertaining to adult acute mental health.Extensive experience in clinical leadership and delivery of services for adult acute mental health services.Demonstrated ability in service development, policy and planning.Demonstrated experience in Human resource management and effective experience in industrial relations.Demonstrated experience in providing leadership within the public mental health system.Demonstrate a strong team spirit and ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and other members of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated negotiation and advocacy skills.Extensive conflict resolution experience.Understanding of family sensitive practice and contribution of carers and consumers in treatment decisions and planning.Enthusiasm, drive and motivation to achieve best possible outcomes for the relevant area of service as well as for Eastern Health in general.Experience in undergraduate teaching and participation in post graduate education activities.What we offerDiverse and engaging career opportunitiesFriendly & supportive teamFlexible working hoursSalary packaging optionsCareer progression in our teaching hospitalsNext StepsApply 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 applications.Contact Person: Jacques ClaassenContact Number: 98954965Contact Email: Jacques.claassen@easternhealth.org.auJob Posting End Date: 4th of November 2024Need help submitting your application?Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)Our Values in Action:Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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