Staff Specialist or VMO ( Psychiatrist)

Key Highlights

Specialist Community Psychiatry Role: Deliver high-quality psychiatric care within a well-established community mental health service. Collaborative and Consumer-Focused Approach: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health support. Career Progression & Leadership: Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and involvement in service development.

About the Mental Health Service

Join a leading community mental health service that provides a wide range of psychiatric support across outpatient and community settings. The service operates within a respected healthcare network, offering a collaborative, patient-centred approach to mental health care.

Position Details

As a Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Psychiatry (Community), you will:

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment, management, and treatment within community-based mental health services.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.

• Deliver routine and crisis intervention care as part of a rotating roster.

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior medical staff and trainees.

• Engage in education, research, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits.

• Contribute to policy and guideline development to enhance community psychiatric services.

• Participate in service planning and development to support patient-centred mental health care.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package: Attractive remuneration based on experience and qualifications. Additional Benefits:

• Training, Education, and Study Leave (TESL) - 25 calendar days per year.

• Salary packaging - Increase your take-home pay with pre-tax benefits.

• Fitness Passport - Discounted gym memberships for employees and families.

• Career progression, professional development, and secondment opportunities.

Essential Requirements:

• MBBS or equivalent, with registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition.

• Experience in community-based psychiatry, including outpatient and crisis intervention services.

• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Commitment to mental health service improvement, research, and teaching.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career growth and personal well-being. We are committed to helping healthcare professionals find fulfilling roles that align with their expertise and aspirations.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!