Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist - Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Service |

An opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading integrated Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service within one of Australia's largest regional health networks.

This part-time role offers flexibility across a range of service streams and is suited to psychiatrists seeking meaningful clinical work within a collaborative, recovery-oriented, and multidisciplinary environment.

✔ Consultant Psychiatrist role within a large integrated mental health service
✔ Flexible part-time opportunities across multiple service streams
✔ Work within an innovative, recovery-focused clinical model
✔ Strong multidisciplinary team environment
✔ Leadership, teaching, and service development opportunities
✔ Attractive salary packaging benefits
✔ Ongoing professional development and education support
✔ Coastal regional lifestyle in Greater Geelong

You will provide senior psychiatric leadership across Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services, contributing to high-quality, recovery-oriented care across inpatient, community, and specialist programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment


• Clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams


• Acting under the Mental Health Act framework as required


• Contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives


• Supporting teaching, supervision, and workforce development


• Collaborating with allied health, nursing, and community partners


• Supporting integrated care pathways across mental health and AOD services

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)


• Specialist or general registration with AHPRA


• RANZCP supervisor accreditation (or eligibility)


• Strong experience in adult psychiatry, ideally including AOD exposure


• Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred care


• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills


• Interest in teaching, supervision, and service development

This is a strong opportunity to join a progressive regional mental health service undergoing service innovation and redesign, with a focus on co-design, integration, and recovery-oriented care.

You'll have the flexibility to shape your clinical focus while contributing to a service with strong academic links, a culture of collaboration, and a clear commitment to workforce development.

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