CMO Psychiatry – Mental Health Emergency Dept

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 189,000; Full time

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Job summary

Career Medical Officer (CMO) in Psychiatry Day Work for the Mental Health Emergency Department at Royal Hobart Hospital. Provides psychiatric assessment, management and care for acute mental health presentations with autonomy and access to specialist consultant support.

Includes duties across inpatient units, liaison with psychiatrists, and discharge planning. Position offers permanent full-time, 76 hours per fortnight, with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, management, and clinical care for consumers presenting with acute mental health concerns.
• Work within a specialist mental health emergency service at the Royal Hobart Hospital with clinical autonomy and escalation support as required.
• Liaise with consultant psychiatrists regarding patient assessment and management; document admissions, progress notes, decisions and discharge summaries.
• Promote collaborative working relationships with the multidisciplinary team; respond to clinical calls from nursing and clinical staff; ensure accurate prescribing and documentation; participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.

Job description

Career Medical Officer (CMO) in Psychiatry Day Work for the Mental Health Emergency Department at Royal Hobart Hospital. Provides psychiatric assessment, management and care for acute mental health presentations with autonomy and access to specialist consultant support.

Includes duties across inpatient units, liaison with psychiatrists, and discharge planning. Position offers permanent full-time, 76 hours per fortnight, with on-call duties.