Consultant Psychiatrist Intellectual and Developmental Disability QLD.

Sante Recruitment; Queensland; On-site; AUD 508,000 - 621,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Bundaberg, Queensland to provide specialist psychiatric care for intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder within a progressive mental health service.

The role combines clinical assessment and management with Consultation Liaison duties across community and inpatient teams, plus the potential to develop a private practice with local hospital support.

Qualifications

• Intellectual and developmental disability psychiatry
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Consultation Liaison psychiatry
• Multidisciplinary mental health services
• Community and inpatient psychiatric care

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management
• Supporting patients with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder
• Providing Consultation Liaison services to community and inpatient mental health teams
• Participating in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment planning
• Providing professional leadership within the Mental Health service
• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Supporting high-quality, recovery-focused and person-centred care
• Contributing to clinical education, supervision and service development

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Bundaberg, Queensland | Salary Package up to $564,548 | Private Practice Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a progressive mental health service in Bundaberg, Queensland, providing specialist psychiatric care to people with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.

This is an opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with professional leadership while enjoying the lifestyle, affordability and coastal environment of regional Queensland.

The Opportunity

The successful Psychiatrist will provide expert psychiatric assessment and management across intellectual and developmental disability services.

The role will predominantly involve Consultation Liaison support to community and inpatient mental health teams, with the opportunity to maintain a small cohort of direct patient care as part of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management
• Supporting patients with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder
• Providing Consultation Liaison services to community and inpatient mental health teams
• Participating in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment planning
• Providing professional leadership within the Mental Health service
• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Supporting high-quality, recovery-focused and person-centred care
• Contributing to clinical education, supervision and service development

Private Practice Opportunity

The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to establish a private practice alongside their public appointment, with support available through local private hospitals.

Assistance May Include

• Access to private hospital sessional rooms to assist with establishing a private practice
• Support with credentialling and administrative requirements
• Assistance in establishing local referral pathways
• Introductions to local GPs, physicians and surgeons
• Support in developing a sustainable private patient base

Benefits

Remuneration & Benefits A highly competitive remuneration package is available with a total package value of up to $564,548 p.a., including:

• Base salary of $193,191 – $282,912 p.a.
• Employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Clinical professional development allowance
• Paid professional development leave
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Salary packaging and salary sacrifice options
• Flexible rostering to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive employment benefits and professional support

Why Bundaberg?

Bundaberg offers an attractive combination of affordable living, coastal lifestyle and excellent professional opportunities.

The Region Offers

• Affordable housing and a lower cost of living
• Beautiful beaches and coastal communities
• Excellent fishing, swimming, surfing and boating
• National parks and outdoor recreational opportunities
• Strong local community connections
• Excellent shopping and sporting facilities
• Education and cultural facilities
• Access to fresh local produce and seafood
• Year-round warm Queensland climate
• Easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef

For doctors and families seeking a regional lifestyle without sacrificing professional opportunity, Bundaberg provides an attractive balance of career, community and coastal living.

About You

You will be a suitably qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest or experience in:

• Intellectual and developmental disability psychiatry
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Consultation Liaison psychiatry
• Multidisciplinary mental health services
• Community and inpatient psychiatric care

You will bring strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care.