• Office based position. Hybrid model; work from home and in the office
• Max Term Part Time Contract till December 2023 + potential extension
• Working 22.8 hours a week (flexible days & hours) between Monday to Friday - office hours

Are you a Psychiatrist or a Medical Practitioner ready for your next challenge? Look no further! Join our large well-established organisation and expand your skills.

The Drug and Alcohol Services Medical Director will be responsible for the establishment, and ongoing provision, of all drug and alcohol services within the immigration detention network across Australia.

Key responsibilities:

• oversee the establishment of drug and alcohol services across the network
• oversee the ongoing provision of drug and alcohol services across the network
• provide clinical and professional leadership for the IHMS drug and alcohol teams
• develop policies and procedures and a reporting framework for the drug and alcohol program
• develop professional relationships with the Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force staff

The Benefits:

• Medicare practitioner number not required
• working from a purpose-built health coordination centre in Sydney CBD with great access to local restaurants, cafes and shops
• opportunities to expand your career working with an Australian company with an established international network
• domestic travel
• supportive and collaborative office environment with daily breakfast and much more!

International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) is a large Australia-based organisation that specialises in providing compassionate and professional multidisciplinary medical care in challenging environments. We primarily provide healthcare within the Australian Immigration Detention Network.  

We are globally recognised for our unique expertise and offer fantastic opportunities to undertake meaningful work. We offer opportunities for people to learn and grow their skills and knowledge in a caring organisation focusing on professional development and clinical excellence. 

Essential qualifications

• Significant experience in Addictions Medicine or Addictions Psychiatry required.
• Experience in opioid substitute therapy prescribing and program management advantageous.
• FAChAM or FRANZCP with a subspecialty certificate of advanced training in Addiction Psychiatry or FRACGP/FACCRM with training and experience in Alcohol and other Drugs/AOD.
• Full working rights in Australia and full unconditional registration with AHPRA.
• Able to participate in an on-call roster (approx. one week in six).
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and able to use an electronic medical record.

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