Psychiatric Registrar

Northern Territory Government

Darwin

On-site

AUD 122,000 - 153,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Six weeks recreational leave

Three weeks personal leave

Leave over Christmas (3 days)

Job summary

The Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) in Darwin, part of the Northern Territory Government, is recruiting Psychiatry Registers for fixed 12-month terms. The role involves clinical service delivery, training with RANZCP, and maintaining patient records.

Eligibility for APHRA and RANZCP is required. Remuneration is competitive, with 12% superannuation, annual leave and generous recreational and personal leave provisions.

Qualifications

Eligibility for APHRA registration and RANZCP
Understanding of inpatient and community mental health services
Experience in admission, management and discharge of patients

Responsibilities

Admit, manage and discharge patients under supervision of Psychiatry Director
Maintain appropriate client records and comply with policies
Participate in after-hours on-call roster and psychiatric training program

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical governance

Inpatient care

Education

APHRA registration eligibility

RANZCP eligibility

Job description

(including salary $122,264 - $153,195)

Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service

Darwin

Several vacancies fixed from 01/02/2027 for 12 months are available

Expand your professional development as a Psychiatry Register delivering clinical Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug services.

The Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) provides individualised, coordinated and effective health assessment, case management and recovery focused treatment services, and develops prevention, promotion and early intervention strategies in collaboration with other agencies. TEMHAODS have integrated their service delivery structure to maximise patient continuity, reduce duplication and complication of service access points, enhance service integration and ultimately provide a better outcome for the patients.

As a Psychiatry Register your primary objective is to provide clinical services to TEMHAODS patients at Training Register level and participate fully in the psychiatric training program of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP),

Your key duties include the admission, management and discharge of patients under the supervision of the Directory of Psychiatry and fulfilling statutory requirements under the Northern Territory Mental Health and Related Services Act. You will practice in accord with TEMHAODS philosophies, policies, procedures and standards, including establishing and maintaining appropriate client records and participating in after-hours on call roster.

To be successful you are required to be eligible for appropriate registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and have a good understanding of the role and function of inpatient and community based, multi-disciplinary mental health services.

In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, an additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Psychiatry Office on 08 8922 7921 or temhspsychiatry.health@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 2261

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