Deputy Chief Psychiatrist
Core
A senior medical leader providing high-level input, advice, and oversight on mental health service delivery, patient treatment standards, and regulatory compliance in South Australia.
Role type
Senior medical executive / Deputy Chief Psychiatrist
Builds
Mental health service delivery systems and regulatory compliance frameworks for South Australia
Domain
Public sector mental health administration and clinical governance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Clinical psychiatry expertise, leadership and delegation management, regulatory compliance (Mental Health Act), stakeholder advisory, inspection and investigation, standard-setting
Preferred skills
Experience with Suicide Prevention Act, knowledge of South Australian health care legislation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Promote continuous improvement in mental health service delivery; monitor treatment of inpatients and use of restrictive practices; monitor administration of the Mental Health Act; prepare advice for the Minister; draft and consult on service delivery standards; undertake hospital inspections; investigate consumer issues; provide clinical advice on safety and quality of care
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership