Consultant Psychiatrist

Santé Recruitment; Darwin; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

12% employer superannuation

6 weeks annual recreational leave

3 weeks personal leave

Additional 3 days paid leave over the-

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) in Darwin. This senior clinical role focuses on adult psychiatry across inpatient and community settings, with potential involvement in medical student education and RANZCP training.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-level clinical services, lead multidisciplinary teams, participate in governance and service improvement, and contribute to teaching

Qualifications

• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry.
• Current registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration.
• Fellowship of the RANZCP, or eligibility for Fellowship.
• Appropriate experience in adult psychiatry and inpatient/community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Consultant Psychiatric assessment and management.
• Oversee admission, treatment and discharge planning for patients.
• Provide clinical leadership and multidisciplinary advice.
• Work under NT Mental Health Act and maintain records.
• Participate in governance, service improvement and on-call roster.
• Collaborate with inpatient and community mental health services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching & supervision

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Fellowship of RANZCP

AHPRA registration or eligibility

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Mental Health Darwin, Northern Territory | Top End Mental Health Service | Relocation Assistance

Consultant-level Adult Psychiatry opportunity in Australia's tropical Top End.

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) in Darwin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking a senior clinical role within a comprehensive public mental health service, with the added opportunity to contribute to medical student education and RANZCP postgraduate psychiatry training.

The Opportunity

The successful applicant will provide Consultant-level clinical services in Adult Psychiatry across the Top End Mental Health Service as required.

The position provides the opportunity to work across inpatient and community-based mental health services while contributing to the ongoing development of a high-quality, recovery-focused mental health service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing specialist Consultant Psychiatric assessment and management
• Admission, treatment and discharge planning for patients
• Providing clinical leadership and specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams
• Working in accordance with the Northern Territory Mental Health and Related Services Act
• Maintaining high-quality clinical records and documentation
• Participating in clinical governance and service improvement activities
• Participating in the after-hours psychiatric on-call roster
• Working collaboratively with inpatient and community mental health services

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Psychiatry and contribute to a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Teaching & Training

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest in education and supervision.

The Successful Applicant Will Participate In

• Teaching Psychiatry to medical students through the Northern Territory Clinical School
• The RANZCP Postgraduate Psychiatry Training Program
• Supervision and education of junior medical staff and psychiatry trainees
• Multidisciplinary education and professional development

The role therefore offers the opportunity to combine clinical practice with teaching, supervision and specialist training.

About TEMHAODS

The Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (TEMHAODS) delivers individualised, coordinated and recovery-focused mental health, alcohol and other drugs services to people across the Northern Territory.

The Service Provides

• Health assessment
• Specialist psychiatric care
• Case management
• Recovery-focused treatment
• Prevention and early intervention
• Community-based mental health services
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Collaboration with other government and community agencies

TEMHAODS has integrated its service delivery structure to improve continuity of care, service integration and patient outcomes, while reducing duplication and barriers to accessing care.

This provides psychiatrists with the opportunity to work within a service committed to delivering coordinated, patient-centred mental healthcare across the Top End.

Remuneration & Benefits

The position offers a competitive Northern Territory public health remuneration package, including:

• Competitive Consultant Psychiatrist salary package
• 12% employer superannuation contribution
• 6 weeks annual recreational leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• Additional 3 days paid leave over the Christmas period
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible successful applicants

The Darwin Lifestyle

If you are currently living interstate, this is an opportunity to consider a genuine lifestyle change.

Darwin offers a unique combination of career opportunity, tropical living and work-life balance.

Enjoy

• Tropical weather and outdoor living
• Spectacular sunsets
• Dramatic Top End thunderstorms and lightning displays
• Pristine rock pools, waterfalls and natural swimming spots
• Easy access to some of Australia's most spectacular national parks
• Fishing, boating and other outdoor adventures
• A rich multicultural community
• Vibrant restaurants, markets and cultural experiences
• A relaxed and friendly community atmosphere

Darwin provides an opportunity to experience a very different side of Australia while continuing to build a rewarding specialist medical career.

Relocation assistance may be available, making the move to the Northern Territory even easier for the successful candidate.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry
• Current registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or eligibility for Fellowship
• Appropriate experience in adult psychiatry
• A sound understanding of inpatient and community-based multidisciplinary mental health services
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high-quality, recovery-focused patient care

International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) with appropriate specialist qualifications and an eligible pathway to AHPRA/RANZCP recognition are encouraged to enquire.