ME Medical Recruitment - Currently recruiting for Several hours drive from Perth. This is for a recruitment to fill 1x Fixed Term vacancy for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s). MP Year 1 – 9 $375,863 - $477,340 per annum (Includes Arrangement A base salary $306,689 – $398,110, Professional Development allowance $31,926 and 11% employer contributed superannuation). This position is also entitled to a separate “Head of Department allowance” of up to $50k. ABOUT SOUTH WEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE South West Mental Health Service provides a range of specialist community, in-patient and call centre based mental health services for people living in the South West Western Australia. The Mental health service currently delivers an array of Programs inclusive (but not limited to) the following: Acute Psychiatric inpatient unit with:Regional Consultation Liaison service based in Bunbury hospital 23 low dependency beds 7 high dependency beds Community Mental Health Clinics located in Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Bridgetown, Manjimup:Step-up Step-down Unit in Partnership with Richmond Wellbeing Infant, Child and Adolescent (0-16) Youth (16-18) Adult (18-65) Older Adult (65) Youth Severe Services, in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance Community Assessment and Support Team (CAST) Mental Health Co-response team in partnership with WAPOL Specialised Aboriginal Mental Health Services Alcohol and Drug support services Western Australia Eating Disorder consultation service Lived experience workforce The South West have also commenced developing an array of innovative service models (including Hospital in the Home, Acute Response teams, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and a Safe Haven Café) to help create Emergency Department diversion and assertive Community response to improve bed flow and reduce demand for inpatient beds. The investment of over $200 million Bunbury Hospital redevelopment will and see mental health services increase with an extra 7 inpatient beds, and 6 beds within the emergency department. Mental Health service is also a part of the new and exciting Rural Psychiatry Training WA (RPTWA) program. RPTWA started in Feb 2023 and saw an increase in RANZCP accredited trainees from 1 to 10 in the SouthWest region. It is a world leading first of its kind dedicated end to end rural training program, supported by the Department of Health, WACHS, the Mental Health Commission and RANZCP. We have a group of passionate supervisors and enthusiastic educators to guide and develop the next wave of rural psychiatrists. We are needing to develop research for scholarly project activities and psychotherapy opportunities to meet the needs both of the service and our growing number of RANZCP trainees. ABOUT THE SOUTH WEST REGION The South West region is in the south-western corner of Western – it shares its eastern boundary with the Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions and is bordered by the Indian & Southern Oceans, with around 1,000km of spectacular coastline. The South West region covers an area of 24,000 square kilometers, representing around 1.0% of the landmass of Western Australia. The South West is Western Australia’s most popular tourist destination outside of Perth and is renowned for its wineries, fresh produce, restaurants and thriving arts community, with numerous galleries showcasing the works of the region’s talented artists. The region boasts a rich and varied natural environment, home to 24 different national parks, tall timber forests, ancient caves and an abundance of wildflowers, birdlife, and native wildlife. The coastline features some of the best beaches in the country and is a popular surfing destination worldwide. The region has a population of 180,000 residents in 2014 (representing 7.0% of the State’s population). By 2025, the population is anticipated to reach almost 233,000 persons (7.3% of the State’s population). Some of the fastest population increases were in the South West, including Busselton region (4.5%), Margaret River (4.0%), and Bunbury (2.5%). The Aboriginal population in the South West was approximately 3,300 people in 2011, which represented 4.4% of the total Aboriginal population in Western Australia. This is expected to grow to almost 5,500 by 2025, with the percentage increasing slightly to 4.5%. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE As the Director Clinical Services Mental Health - Bunbury, you will provide line management for medical staff, working with budget holders to ensure appropriate allocation of staff to sites and services, in partnership with the mental health management team, ensure strategic development, coordination, integration and monitoring of the WACHS mental health service. The position has a wider role in strategic service delivery and development across the 7 regions of WACHS with close links to WACHS Mental Health - Central Office. The SW mental health medical workforce is made up of over 10 Consultant Psychiatrists, 5 Senior Medical practitioners, 10 accredited RANZCP trainees, and 5 junior medical officers. This is a diverse group of passionate about ongoing medical education. They support 10 college trainees, participate in a weekly medical education program, weekly RANZCP peer group meetings, and Rural Clinical School medical students and deliver a unique prevocational mental health educational program to junior doctors in the region. QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant must possess the following qualifications/certifications: Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia Attained a Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent. WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU Competitive salary package up to $500k inclusive of employer superannuation contributions and Head of Department Allowance. Learning and research opportunities are available in psychotherapy, with scholarly projects linked with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Rural Clinical School (RCS). Relocating from overseas or interstate? You may be eligible to receive a separate relocation incentive of up to $10,000 (Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions). Your mental wellbeing is equally as important as the patients you treat, as such WACHS promotes and encourages a healthy work life balance to ensure you are at your best each and every day! Save yourself a 2 hour drive back to Perth Airport and drive 30 minutes from Bunbury to Busselton Airport. As of 11th of April 2023, more than 50,000 people have travelled on route between Busselton-Margaret River to Melbourne (and vice versa), curious to see what this region has to offer? With flights available 3 times a week to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport – you will only be one flight away from your next international (or domestic) getaway! Did you know you may be eligible to transfer your long service and sick leave over from other WA government, Commonwealth or any other State of Australia government jurisdictions? (Entitlements transferred are subject to specific conditions, audit, and review of current Industrial Agreement guidelines and are assessed on a case by case basis) Are you relocating with your family? Region is home to a total of 100 public schools and tertiary education, ensuring your children will learn, grow and prosper to fulfill their passion and dreams!
