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:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  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:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Fitness Passport - Discounted gym memberships for employees and families.

  
  


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  Career progression, professional development, and secondment opportunities.

  
  

Essential Requirements:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  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!