The Role An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced, energetic and innovative Senior Psychiatrist to lead the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service (KMHDS) into a new era of well-networked and strengthened health systems with a ‘whole of community’ approach to new and progressive future solutions.

In this role, you will work in partnership with the Regional Manager and closely with Team Leaders to deliver and develop mental health and alcohol and drug services. You will provide oversight of clinical services across the spectrum of care including line management of the psychiatric medical staff. You will also provide direct clinical service to clients and there will be opportunity to work across the health region in delivering services to diverse populations. Connections with the primary health care sector are critical to support service delivery in regional and remote areas. You will work closely with this sector along with other agencies and service providers to plan and deliver services.

Applications are accepted from candidates who are able to demonstrate Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist (RANZCP) or equivalent; eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia as well as extensive training and experience in particular working with Aboriginal populations.

Enquiries are encouraged and additional information on this position, including the Job Description Form (JDF), may be found on the WA Country Health website—click on the link WACHS or go to the WA Country Health Service website and select Work with us, Medical careers, and Medical vacancies.

Salary as per Department of Health Medical Practitioners (WA Country Health Service) AMA Industrial Agreement 2013:

Full Time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed Term

Consultant Year 1– 6 $452,086 - $533,278 pa *

* Includes base salary ($216,088 pa - $275,788 pa); professional development allowance $29,295 pa and an allowance in lieu of Private Practice billing $105,062 pa; Head of Department Allowance $15,717 pa; a 36% annual commuted allowance for

providing a 1-in-3 on-call roster ($77,792 pa - $99,284 pa); District Allowance applies up to $8,132 pa. Rates effective as 1st Oct 2015.

In addition, and in line with operational requirements, rental and travel subsidies apply; gratuity payment equivalent to 12 weeks salary after the first 3 years of continuous service and after each subsequent year a lump sum equivalent to four weeks salary is

paid; 9.5% employer contributed superannuation; access to salary packaging up to $19,000 pa; professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance; and flexible leave arrangements apply to this position.

Subsidised residential accommodation may be provided subject to eligibility in accordance with the WACHS Staff Residential Accommodation policy. A copy of the policy may be obtained by contacting the number below.

The Package

Director Clinical Service Mental Health WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking a high ly

motivated Director Clinical Service Mental Health t o join the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service team

For further information call Bob Goodie, Regional Manager, Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service on 08 9194 2640 or email Bob.Goodie@health.wa.gov.au with Subject line “Application—KMHDS Director Clinical Services”

About Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service

Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service ( KMHDS) provide specialist mental health services to the Kimberley for all age groups. The service aims to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality, community focused mental health services to residents and visitors alike.

Multi-disciplinary teams are based in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Kununurra, providing outreach services to surrounding and remote communities such as Bidyadanga, Dampier Peninsula, Looma, Pandanus Park, Fitzroy Valley, Warmun, the Kutjungka communities (Balgo, Billiluna, Mulan), Kalumburu, Wyndham, and visits other communities on an as-needs basis.

Clients may present directly (without referral) or through referrals from health professionals and from other relevant parties.

The Community Mental Health teams’ primary aim is to treat people suffering from serious mental illness. The kinds of illnesses treated include, but are not limited to, severe affective disorders (depressive disorder, bipolar disorder), psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), severe anxiety disorders (obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, etc) and childhood social, emotional and behavioral disorders.

The Kimberley Community Alcohol and Drug Service team provides general alcohol and other drug services including assessment, counselling, education, professional training and community development approaches to support individuals, families and local communities with alcohol and drug issues.

The following sub-programs are provided by KMHDS

���� Adult and Older Adults Program ���� Child and Adolescent Program ���� Brief Intervention Program ���� Youth Counselling Service ���� Community Alcohol and Other Drugs Service ���� Statewide Specialised Aboriginal Mental Health S ervice ���� Acute In-patient Services ���� Broome Community Recovery Centre

Weekends and after-hour’s psychiatric emergency/cri sis service. Psychiatric emergency/crisis service on weekends and after-hours is provided through the local hospital emergency department and through Rurallink.

Mabu Liyan , is a 13-bed authorized Mental Health Unit that accepts both voluntary and involuntary patients for assessment and treatment. The in-patient service is integrated with the service provision of Broome Hospital and the Community Mental Health and Drug service teams in both the Kimberley and Pilbara regions to facilitate patient centered care, discharge planning and follow-up. Mabu Liyan translates to ‘a place of good spirits’ from the Yawuru Traditional Owners.

For further information call Bob Goodie, Regional Manager, Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service on 08 9194 2640 or email Bob.Goodie@health.wa.gov.au with Subject line “Application—KMHDS Director Clinical Services”

The Kimberley has a population of approximately 45,000 of whom approximately 52% are Aboriginal. Each town is unique and supports a different aspect of what makes the Kimberley so attractive.

Broome is located in the West Kimberley district ap proximately 2200km north of Perth, and is accessible via the Great Nor thern Highway or the North Coastal Highway. Broome can also be reached by air from most capital cities in Australia (via Perth).

What is it like to live in Broome?

Broome was established in 1883 as a pearling centre. Despite a well-developed tourism industry, the lifestyle in Broome remains relaxed and well equipped for individuals and families offering shopping centres, Saturday markets, as well as a range of restaurants and entertainment options such as indoor and outdoor cinemas, a golf club, a recreation centre which includes a pool, indoor stadium, outdoor and indoor netball/basketball courts, and squash and tennis courts.

Broome is host to a handful of annual festivals between March and October, and enjoys a variety of live entertainment on a weekly basis provided by performers from all around Australia as well as some very talented locals.

Broome has a lot to offer people who enjoy the beauty of nature and the great outdoors, and is home to the renowned 22km long Cable Beach. Broome also offers bushwalking trails and a fine landscape for 4WD and camping, and has a very active boating and fishing fraternity.

Public transport is available and operates on an hourly basis linking Chinatown with Cable Beach.

The weather in Broome is formed by the ‘wet’ and the ‘dry’ seasons. During the dry season (May—October) the temperature varies from the mid 20s to the low 30s and the humidity is low. The nights are cool with overnight temperatures averaging around 12 degrees. In the wet season (November—April) the temperatures are in the mid 30s, with overnight temperatures averaging around the mid 20s. The rain falls in generally short but heavy downpours and offer some spectacular sunsets and lightning shows.

About the community: Broome is a relatively ‘young’ town with an average age being in the 30s. It has a population of approximately 15,000 people, with almost half of this population being Aboriginal. The Yawuru people are the recognised Traditional Owners of Broome.

The wider Kimberley region is often described as one of the world's last great wilderness areas. Covering an expanse of nearly 423,000 square kilometres and, with an estimated population of just 30,000, it has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on earth. The region has an immense and complex landscape that encompasses desert areas, spectacular gorges, sandy beaches, escarpments, rainforests, waterfalls, vast open plains, river valleys, cave systems and an amazing variety of wildlife.

Hospital services and facilities: Broome Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient facility and is the Regional Resource Centre for the Kimberley, supporting hospital facilities in Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham. Broome Hospital offer the following services; Emergency, Maternity, General Medical, Medical Imaging, Aged Care, Dental, Alcohol Rehabilitation, Aboriginal Health, Mental Health, Physiotherapy, Podiatry Day Surgery, Allied Health, Community Drug Service, and Ambulance. In late 2012 the Broome Hospital underwent a redevelopment providing a new operating theatres, hospital entry and new visitors area; a new administration block; specialist centre including consulting rooms for visiting specialists, treatment bays, reception and waiting rooms, audiology booth and public dental surgery, as well as a new service building; extension to the acute inpatient wards by 10 beds.

About Broome

How to Apply To apply for the position, click on the link WACHS or go to the WA Country Health Service website and select Work with us, Medical careers, and Medical vacancies and click on the “to Apply Click Here” button which will take you to the Jobs WA website and application process.

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarising their experience and how they are able to meet the position requirements. The selection criteria can be found listed within the JDF.

Please ensure documents are complete and ready to attach prior to applying online, and include a covering letter stating the title of the position being applied for.

Suitable applicants will be accepted into the Medical Practitioners Recruitment Pool, as advertised on the Jobs WA website, Ref CH889. Your CV will remain on file until the closure of the pool, and you may be contacted during this time to determine your interest in future vacancies.

If shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted to arrange a suitable time to be interviewed.

Applications close: Thursday 10th November 2016

WACHS Kimberley

For further information call Bob Goodie, Regional Manager, Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service on 08 9194 2640 or email Bob.Goodie@health.wa.gov.au with Subject line “Application—KMHDS Director Clinical Services”