Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist

Location: TAS
Discipline: Psychiatry
Job type: Permanent
Salary: AU$210000 - AU$301349 per annum + generous allowances & benefits
Contact name: KIRAN SURI

Contact email: KIRAN@PARAGONMEDICS.COM
Job ref: L00604_1736943590
Published: about 1 hour ago
Startdate: ASAP

Key Highlights

Exciting Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist Opportunity
Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services in a vibrant and welcoming region. Gain extensive experience across a diverse range of settings, including community-based and inpatient care, while contributing to service innovation and professional development.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services
Work in a leading mental health service that offers a unique combination of state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative environment, and an opportunity to engage in clinical governance, research, and workforce development initiatives.

Live and Work in Tasmania
Enjoy the unmatched lifestyle benefits of Tasmania, with its stunning natural beauty, award-winning food and wine, and a close-knit community. Ideal for those seeking balance and quality of life.


About the Health Service

This health service is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health care, delivering excellence across adult, child, youth, older persons, and forensic mental health streams. With strong partnerships with academic institutions, the service focuses on fostering innovation and workforce development to enhance outcomes for its diverse community.

Recent reforms include initiatives such as Acute Care Teams, PACER programs, and step-up and step-down facilities, ensuring integrated care that meets evolving needs.


Position Details

As a Staff Specialist - Psychiatrist, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality care in both inpatient and community settings.
  • Act as a consultant to healthcare professionals, ensuring evidence-based mental health care.
  • Supervise and mentor registrars, career medical officers, and junior medical staff.
  • Engage in clinical governance, research, and service innovation.

Available Roles:

  • Acute general adult inpatient services.
  • Community-based mental health care, including Acute Care Stream, Continuing Care Stream, and Mental Health Hospital in the Home.
  • General adult consultation-liaison services, including Emergency Department and Mental Health Short Stay Units.
  • Rehabilitation and extended care, including Millbrook Rise Centre and Tolosa Street facilities.

Job Details:

  • Permanent, full-time position with flexible hours and on-call responsibilities.
  • Salary: AUD $210,000-$301,349 per annum, with an additional 11.5% employer superannuation contribution.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package
Total remuneration includes:

  • Attractive salary rates aligned with the Medical Practitioner Agreement 2022.
  • Salary packaging options to maximise take-home pay.
  • Professional development allowances and study leave provisions.

Additional Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
  • Career progression opportunities in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs and wellness initiatives.
  • A unique lifestyle in Tasmania, offering world-class hiking, arts, and dining experiences.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in psychiatry.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Expertise in delivering patient-centred mental health care.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional development.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we're committed to helping you achieve your professional goals while maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle. Explore this opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative mental health service while enjoying the unique benefits of life in Tasmania.

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