Psychiatrist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation provides direct assistance to address the cause and effect of homelessness, poverty and disadvantage. We succeed in achieving this through caring services including food provision, social welfare and education support.

THE ROLE

BCF is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team on a part-time basis (2-3 days a week). This position offers the unique opportunity to work with adults experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. As a Clinical Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care while retaining 100% of your Medicare billings. This is a flexible, non-salaried position that allows for an independent and impactful practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical leadership and expert psychiatric care to adults facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and develop individualised treatment plans that address the complex needs of each client.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, client-centred care that promotes recovery and stability.
• Offer guidance and supervision to other clinical staff, contributing to their professional development and the enhancement of service delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders and community organisations to ensure clients have access to a broad range of services.
• Manage your own Medicare billing, retaining 100% of your billings for services provided.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or equivalent.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent postgraduate psychiatric qualifications.
• Significant experience in providing psychiatric care to adults with complex mental health conditions, including substance use disorders and homelessness.
• Strong expertise in crisis intervention, psychiatric assessment, and management of mental health conditions in diverse and challenging environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and to lead by example in clinical practice.
• Familiarity with Medicare billing processes and the ability to independently manage your own billing.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible part-time schedule (1-2 days per week), offering work-life balance.
• Access to a range of in-house MDT services & participation in MDT case coordination
• 100% retention of Medicare billings, providing a competitive compensation structure.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment focused on improving the lives of vulnerable adults.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders.

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