Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 September, 2024 11:55 PM

In 2023 Glenview and The Tasmanian Health Service – Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) secured funding from the Australian Government to establish the first Tasmanian Specialist Dementia Care Program (SCDP). OPMHS supports this SCDP in the admission, care and discharge of SDCP clients, and the delivery and review of clinical services.
The SDCP objectives are to:

• provide care for people exhibiting very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) who are unable to be effectively cared for by mainstream aged care services.
• enable residential aged care providers to deliver care in a dedicated dementia friendly environment (generally a dedicated unit within a broader residential care service)
• provide intensive, specialised residential care with a focus on stabilising and reducing the person’s symptoms over time with the aim of enabling transition to a less intensive care setting.
• complement the existing Australian Government-funded Dementia Support Australia service and Severe Behaviour Response Teams (SBRTs)
• enhance the existing health and aged care service systems for people with very severe BPSD, including complementing state and territory government services and supports.
• generate evidence on best practice care for people exhibiting very severe BPSD that can be adapted for use in mainstream settings to benefit all people with dementia.

The role:
As part of a multidisciplinary mental health service delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Psychiatrist:

• Provides comprehensive general inpatient and community psychiatric services in the north west region of Tasmania.
• Acts as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers, including general practitioners and other agencies, regarding the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders.
• Undertakes supervisory responsibilities with Registrars/Career Medical Officers, Resident Medical Officers and other medical staff as required/appropriate.

Note: - Please refer to the

Applicant Guide

How to Apply
Apply Online.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information
Stuart Beard
Position: A/ADON, Roy Fagan Centre
Phone: 0499 874 501
E-mail: stuart.beard@ths.tas.gov.au
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