Adult Mental Health Services

Mental Health Short Stay Unit

The Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU) is a 6-bedded unit providing tailored care to mental health consumers, usually admitted from the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Emergency Department, requiring brief admission only.

Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIU), Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

The MHIU provides acute inpatient treatment for who require specialist general adult mental health care in a safe and secure environment. The 33-bed facility, which is physically situated across two floors of K block at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), consists of 3 units:  K2W (Open Unit), K3W (Closed Unit) and K3W HDU (High Dependency Unit).

Multidisciplinary teams led by consultant psychiatrists provide care for consumers in the MHIU. There are multiple key stakeholders external to SMHS involved in discharge planning from the MHIU. Click here for additional information about the Mental Health Inpatient Unit guide (Royal Hobart Hospital) | Tasmanian Department of Health

Northside Mental Health Unit, Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

The Northside Mental Health Unit is an acute inpatient mental health service located at the Launceston General Hospital. The service is for individuals who require specialist mental health care in a safe and supportive environment.

The unit includes two care areas: the Low Care Unit (LCU) and the High Care Unit (HCU). Care is provided by a multidisciplinary treating team with specialist skills: medical staff including psychiatric consultants, registrars, medical officers, nursing staff, health care assistant, and allied health professionals.

Click here for more information about the service: Northside Mental Health Unit guide (Launceston General Hospital) | Tasmanian Department of Health

Spencer Clinic, North West Regional Hospital (NWRH)

The Spencer Clinic is a mental health inpatient unit located at the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, providing specialist mental health care for adults up to age 65. 

The Role:

The Career Medical Officer is expected to work with a high level of individual responsibility but is accountable to the Head of Department for all aspects of performance. Direction and supervision are provided by consultant staff, as well as the Head of the Department.

The occupant of this role is responsible for:

• Adherence to professional protocols, policies, clinical pathways and standards.
• Demonstrating sound judgement and competence with skills and knowledge when undertaking tasks.
• The level and quality of medical care provided.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Multiple Permanent full time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary:

Career Medical Officer Level 1 - 7, $128,750 - $183,340 per annum, + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Other Benefits

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport –