Senior Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist

Key Highlights

Specialist Forensic Psychiatry Opportunity: Join a dynamic team delivering specialist psychiatric care to forensic and high-risk consumers. This role provides a unique opportunity to work across multiple forensic mental health services, offering a broad and challenging scope of practice.

Diverse Clinical Exposure: Provide expert psychiatric services within a comprehensive forensic framework, engaging with programs such as the Court Liaison Service, Community Forensic Outreach Service, Indigenous Mental Health Intervention Program, and the Queensland Fixated Threat Assessment Centre.

Professional Development & Leadership: Contribute to the training and supervision of medical and allied health professionals while staying at the forefront of forensic mental health care. Play a pivotal role in the implementation of evidence-based practices and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About the Health Service

This health service plays a critical role in forensic and high-risk mental health care, working closely with the legal system, law enforcement, and community-based services. It is dedicated to delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care within a structured, evidence-based framework.

Position Details

As a Senior Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care to forensic and high-risk consumers across multiple service areas.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with legal, correctional, and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide clinical oversight, training, and mentorship to junior medical officers and allied health staff.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of forensic mental health services through evidence-based practice and policy development.
• Advocate for health equity by addressing the social and cultural determinants of mental health.

This position is offered on a fixed-term temporary basis, with potential opportunities for long-term career progression within the forensic mental health sector.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Aligns with senior medical officer classifications, with annual incremental increases.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Employer superannuation contributions of up to 12.75%.
  • Salary packaging options to optimise take-home pay.
  • Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance.
  • Access to professional development funding and structured career progression pathways.
  • A supportive work environment fostering innovation and excellence in forensic mental health care.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent, with specialist recognition in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in forensic mental health, with experience in risk assessment and management.
• Strong ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external agencies.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, culturally responsive psychiatric care.
• Proven leadership in clinical education and service development.

Compliance Requirements:

• Completion of pre-employment checks, including conviction checks and identity verification.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster as required.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career growth and well-being. We connect medical professionals with meaningful opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 7259 9969 or apply now!