Consultant Psychiatrist

Summary

Join EACH as a Consultant Psychiatrist and make a significant impact on mental health services. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical consultancy within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on diagnostic clarification, case formulation, treatment recommendations, and collaborative care. You will conduct primary assessments, liaise with other providers, and work towards the best client outcomes. The position offers flexible remote work options, competitive hourly rates, superannuation, and salary packaging benefits. EACH provides a supportive environment, fostering professional growth and offering various employee benefits, including flexible working conditions, above-award rates, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A medical degree and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, risk management, and treatment provision
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Expertise in service development and a thorough understanding of National Standards for Mental Health Services and relevant legislation
• A proven track record in working with diverse and vulnerable populations, including those with physical health, sexual health, mental health, and AOD presentations
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert secondary clinical consultation to mental health clinicians, including diagnostic clarification, case formulation, and treatment recommendations
• Conduct primary assessments and provide expert psychiatric assessment, formulation, and management
• Liaise with Public Mental Health Services and other providers to assist clients in navigating their service pathways
• Collaborate with the Team Manager, Senior Clinical Coordinators, and Clinical Lead to ensure integrated, evidence-based clinical care

Benefits

• Flexible working conditions tailored to you
• Above award rates based on qualifications and experience
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…