About the Chief Psychiatrist and Care Coordinator
- Dr Dinesh Arya - ACT Chief Psychiatrist and Care Coordinator
- Sarah Cramond - Acting Director Office of the Chief Psychiatrist
- Johann Sheehan - Assistant Director Office of the Chief Psychiatrist
- Charmain Roberts - Executive Assistant Office of the Chief Psychiatrist
Phone: (02) 5124 6137
Email: chiefpsychiatrist@act.gov.au
For information on Mental Health (Secure Facilities) Act 2016, please visit the ACT Legislation Register.
The functions of the Chief Psychiatrist and Care Coordinator include:
- Administering and monitoring the use of the Mental Health Act 2015
- Monitoring and improving the delivery and standard of mental health care
- Monitoring the treatment and care of patients
- Appointing and setting out the functions of delegates and mental health officers
- Making guidelines for people exercising a function under the Mental Health Act 2015
- Conducting inspections and investigations
- Providing an annual report
- Making recommendations to the Minister for Mental Health about mental health service delivery
- Promoting continuous improvement in the organisation and delivery of mental health services.
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