Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Mental Health | Community

Mediix; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 377,000 - 848,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Relocation assistance

Flexible working options

Career progression

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Mental Health based in Adelaide, SA, delivers specialist care within a forensic community team. You will work with registrars, residents and nurses to provide patient-centred services across hospital, community and home-based settings.

The role emphasizes clinical delivery, care planning, quality improvement and involvement in research activities, with flexible and progressive service design in a major public health network.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry.
• Specialist registration or eligibility with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Experience or interest in forensic psychiatry and/or community mental health.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management within a forensic community setting.
• Manage a caseload in collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Work with patients, families, carers and external agencies.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in research and professional development activities.

Skills

MBBS

Specialist Psychiatry

Specialist registration

Forensic psychiatry

Multidisciplinary team

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Time management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Mental Health | Community

Adelaide, South Australia
Full-time | Ongoing position
Total Indicative Remuneration: $377,429 – $848,152 per annum, pro rata

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established public mental health service in Adelaide, working within a specialist forensic mental health community team.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and expanding health service committed to delivering contemporary, high-quality care across hospital, community and home-based settings. The organisation provides a broad range of healthcare services to a large and diverse population, supported by a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 7,000 employees.

About the Role

Working as part of the Forensic Mental Health Division, you will provide specialist psychiatric care to patients receiving services through the forensic mental health program.

You will work closely with Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, fellow Consultants, Nurses and Allied Health professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical service delivery, multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement and research activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management within a forensic community setting.
• Managing a caseload of patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and external agencies.
• Contributing to service development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Participating in research and other professional development activities.
• Supporting the delivery of effective, contemporary and evidence-based mental health services.

About You

You will be a highly capable Consultant Psychiatrist with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in complex and sometimes challenging environments.

You will ideally have:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Appropriate specialist qualifications in Psychiatry.
• Specialist registration, or eligibility for specialist registration, with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Experience or a strong interest in forensic psychiatry and/or community mental health.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and managing complex conversations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.
• Demonstrated resilience and a commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

Why Join This Service?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate, dedicated and progressive mental health team within a large public health service.

Benefits may include:

• Highly competitive remuneration package.
• Salary packaging opportunities to help reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.
• Flexible working arrangements, including consideration of flexible work options where operationally appropriate.
• Opportunities for career progression and movement across a large and diverse health network.
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Potential relocation assistance for successful applicants relocating from interstate or overseas.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employees are encouraged to contribute, develop and grow.
• The opportunity to work within a contemporary mental health service committed to innovation, quality and improved outcomes for the community.

Live and Work in Adelaide

Adelaide offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining the convenience of a welcoming and relatively compact city with excellent access to beaches, hills, parks and beautiful regional areas. The city is well known for its outstanding food and wine scene, with award-winning restaurants, vibrant cafés, bustling markets and a growing boutique bar culture. Adelaide also hosts a packed calendar of major events, festivals and sporting occasions throughout the year, including the Adelaide Fringe and other internationally recognised cultural events. With an affordable and relaxed lifestyle compared with Australia's larger capital cities, Adelaide offers an attractive balance between professional opportunity and quality of life. The city's surrounding coastline, Adelaide Hills, wineries and natural landscapes also make it easy to enjoy outdoor activities and weekend escapes.

About the Health Service

You will join one of South Australia's major public health providers, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital, outpatient, community and home-based services across metropolitan Adelaide.

The broader service provides care across areas including emergency medicine, surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics, rehabilitation, aged care, palliative care, primary healthcare and mental health. Its mental health services operate across both hospital and community environments, including specialist forensic mental health services.

The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in a supportive workplace guided by respect, integrity, accountability and a commitment to equitable health outcomes.