Psychiatry CMO – Mental Health Emergency

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development support

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania, is seeking a Career Medical Officer (CMO) in Psychiatry for the Mental Health Emergency Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital. This day-work position involves autonomous clinical decision-making, collaboration with consultant psychiatrists, and comprehensive mental health care for acutely unwell patients.

The role includes inpatient and hospital-wide psychiatry coverage, on-call duties, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current Working with Children Registration where applicable.
• Attendance in an on-call, day-work psychiatry role.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, management and medical care for consumers with acute mental health concerns in the Mental Health Emergency Department.
• Liaise with consultant psychiatrists and document clinical decisions and discharge plans.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork and ensure accurate prescribing and escalation pathways.

Skills

Psychiatry

Emergency care

Clinical decisions

Autonomy

Education

Medical registration Australia

Job description

Department of Health, Tasmania, is seeking a Career Medical Officer (CMO) in Psychiatry for the Mental Health Emergency Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital. This day-work position involves autonomous clinical decision-making, collaboration with consultant psychiatrists, and comprehensive mental health care for acutely unwell patients.

The role includes inpatient and hospital-wide psychiatry coverage, on-call duties, and opportunities for professional development.