Perinatal Psychiatrist

The Position:

We’re looking for an experienced consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist to deliver clinical services for patients at Gidget House North Sydney and/or via telehealth. GFA’s clinicians often identify patients as requiring formal psychiatric assessment and support and the role of the consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist would be to provide these services. The service is delivered through Medicare’s Better Access initiative and the remuneration for all clinicians is therefore the affiliated Medicare Rebate.

The Foundation offers:

• A part-time contractor position.

• Centralised appointment booking and management.

• Opportunity to specialise in perinatal mental health and early intervention.

• Professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in comprehensive psychiatric assessments (perform evaluation, take detailed medical history, provide formulation and diagnosis, or complete a medication review) relevant to expectant and new parents with perinatal mental health issues.

• Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry and AHPRA registration.

• At least 3 years’ experience working with perinatal patients within a framework of trauma-informed care.

• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively with GFA Clinical Team Leaders and Clinicians.

• Be available for discussion and supervision of complex cases upon request.

• Offer professional development for GFA Clinicians.

• Provide an initial assessment for GFA patients and a follow-up session as well as completing required paperwork for associated health professionals.

• Provide two bulk-billed assessments per fortnight or month.

• Demonstrable ability to connect with and provide compassionate care for patients.

• Passion for perinatal area of work.

• Willingness to provide these services as bulk-billed as per Gidget Foundation Australia model.

• Experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities would be an advantage.

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