Chief Psychiatrist - Authorised Psychiatrist Role Guideline
Overview
This Victorian government guideline outlines the role of Authorised Psychiatrists in designated mental health services under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. It covers their appointment by governing bodies, clinical leadership responsibilities, powers of delegation, compliance obligations, and reporting requirements to the Chief Psychiatrist for quality governance.
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Chief Psychiatrist
Key insights
Here are 8 key insights:
- Mandatory Role: Every designated mental health service must appoint one psychiatrist.
- Partnership Model: Works alongside operational leads for comprehensive clinical-operational governance.
- Wide Authority: Covers emergency departments, wards, custodials beyond mental health.
- Restrictive Oversight: Monitors seclusion, restraint practices with documentation and reporting requirements.
- Delegation Powers: Can delegate functions to psychiatrists and medical practitioners.
- Reporting Duties: Must report deaths, incidents, safety events to Chief Psychiatrist.
- Leadership Standards: Requires psychiatric leadership framework competencies for complex systems.
- Leave Coverage: Long-term absences need formal notification and documented arrangements.
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