Director, Acute Mental Health
Job in
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listing for:
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Department of Adult Psychiatry - WSLHD Mental Health Services | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL
TO APPLY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above positions in the Western Sydney Local Health District.
Essential Requirements for Appointment
Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency.Sound clinical knowledge in Acute Adult Psychiatry demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.Relevant post graduate qualifications or equivalent experience in leadership and management.Successful applicants will have demonstrated leadership and management experience, and provide strategic and operational leadership for acute inpatient services across Mental Health Services in WSLHD
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Selection Criteria
Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:
Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty of psychiatry.Demonstrated effective clinical leadership and clinical practice in Mental Health, with ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based best practice.Demonstrated commitment to effective clinical governance and to promoting a culture of quality, safety, and clinical practice improvement.Demonstrated track record in effective development, implementation, planning and management of Mental Health Services.Demonstrated medical administration experience and comprehensive knowledge of professional and practice issues surrounding medical clinical practice and medical staff training.Demonstrated application of knowledge and expertise in service delivery across a diverse range of care sectors, in advocacy for positive change in a broad range of community and government forums.Demonstrated high level leadership skills and experience in effectively negotiating, motivating, and developing staff demonstrating the ability to motivate and engage a multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes.Demonstrated experience in health operational planning, change management, policy development and financial management.Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-check
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
TO APPLY
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 FEBRUARY 2026
CONTACT: Ms Juanita Taylor juanita.taylor.gov.au
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR.gov.au
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