Volunteer Psychiatrist

About the Role The ASRC Health Program currently has three male volunteer psychiatrists. Many women accessing services are uncomfortable or unable to share their mental health concerns with a male psychiatrist. In an attempt to provide culturally safe and gender specific care, we require a female psychiatrist to provide support, treatment and referral to women seeking asylum with mental health presentations. You will provide high-quality, trauma informed care. In return, you will be driven and inspired by the immense resilience displayed by our clients. Program: Health The ASRC Health Program provides a comprehensive primary care service with nurses, GPs and mental health practitioners, allied health services, physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, dietician and podiatry. The health program offers catch‑up immunisations, pathology collection, diabetes management and health promotion to people seeking asylum as well as support for pharmacy costs. The mental health service includes psychiatrists, nurses, a psychologist and counsellor with complementary mental health support such as art therapy and yoga. Our clients' complex health needs require multiple consultations across a range of health disciplines. The majority of the people accessing our service have no income and are on visas denying them work rights and Medicare. Stream: Humanitarian Services The Humanitarian Services Stream exists to improve the mental, physical, and social well‑being of members of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. We safeguard basic human rights for people seeking asylum such as food, security, medical care and adequate standard of living, whilst promoting dignity, empowerment and engagement in community. We are fierce advocates for the clients who are seeking asylum and take no federal funding. Key Responsibilities Assessment, management and treatment of mental illnesses occurring as a consequence of trauma, torture, forced displacement and domestic and sexual violence. Provide comprehensive medico‑legal reports to support clients' claims for protection, work rights and financial support. Conduct referrals and escape level of care where appropriate and communicate openly and clearly with the team regarding required follow up. Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide extensive and holistic, high‑quality care. What We Are Looking For Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia Fellowship or the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification. Professional Indemnity Insurance and ongoing clinical supervision are in place. A passionate and dedicated professional psychiatrist wanting to make a tangible difference in the lives of people seeking asylum. A practitioner who is competent working with people from different cultural backgrounds and has experience utilising interpreters. A psychiatrist who utilises a strong, trauma‑informed approach, and has experience working with people with significant trauma histories such as war, conflict, forced displacement and torture. Lived experience of seeking asylum or refugee background and speaking a language other than English eg Arabic, Farsi, Amharic, and Urdu (desirable). Commitment to the ASRC values and a rights‑based approach. About Us The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is the largest aid, employment, health and advocacy organisation for people seeking asylum in Australia. The ASRC provides a range of direct services as well as participating in law reform, campaigning, and lobbying. The human rights of people seeking asylum and refugees are at the foundation of all we do and the workforce makes it happen, doing the work to bring the vision and purpose to life. Our organisational values are: Welcoming, Authentic, Courageous, and Collaborative. For more information email *********@asrc.org.au or call the health program on 9*** and speak to Sian Edwards/Catherine Cursion or the Community Health Nurses. Category Community Services Commitment Regular - more than 6 months Time Required Ideally, we are looking for someone who would join the team for one day or half day per fortnight, on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday, shift times are 10 am 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. We currently have one psychiatry clinic on a Thursday and another on Saturday mornings we would like to expand, and have an additional womens only psychiatric clinic. Training ASRC Volunteer Induction; Volunteer Agreement; Police Check; Working with Children Check; 3 month probation period; Program Specific Training. #J-18808-Ljbffr