Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Unit Director (0.5 EFT) & Consultant Psychiatrist (0.5 EFT) to lead Youth Mental Health Services within our Mental Health Program.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide consultant-led care, ensuring high-quality psychiatric services.
* Lead clinical governance and service improvement initiatives.
* Offer clinical leadership, supporting medical colleagues in patient care.
* Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, fostering a supportive team culture.
* Drive research, education, training, and supervision in Youth Mental Health.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
Your Impact
* Deliver high-quality, patient-centered mental health services .
* Lead continuous quality improvement and workforce innovation.
* Ensure compliance with National Safety & Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards .
* Promote a safe and positive workplace culture .
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
* AHPRA registration as a specialist psychiatrist.
* Minimum 5 years' experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
* Working with Children Check.
* PhD or equivalent research experience.
* Experience in ECT and credentialing (training available if required).