Forensic Psychiatry Consultant - Melbourne

CC Medical (Australia); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 221,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship (482 or 186)

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Flexible full-time, part-time and ses-

Mon-Fri, no routine weekend work

Leadership opportunities

Professional development access

Research opportunities

Job summary

CC Medical (Australia) seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead forensic mental health services in Melbourne. The role encompasses inpatient, prison, and community settings, with opportunities to influence service development, education, and research.

Applicants should bring experience across general adult and forensic psychiatry, with a solid grasp of risk assessment and relevant legislation. Formal forensic psychiatry experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general adult, forensic, acute or secure psychiatry.
• Confidence in risk assessment and relevant mental health/forensic legislation.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, patient-centred care.
• Interest in teaching, supervision and service development.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Advising and supporting teams managing complex presentations and risk.
• Contributing clinical leadership and expertise in forensic mental health.
• Supervising registrars and junior medical staff.
• Supporting service development, education and training.
• Participating in quality improvement and research.

Skills

Forensic psychiatry

Risk assessment

Mental health legislation

Clinical leadership

Job description

CC Medical (Australia) seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead forensic mental health services in Melbourne. The role encompasses inpatient, prison, and community settings, with opportunities to influence service development, education, and research.

Applicants should bring experience across general adult and forensic psychiatry, with a solid grasp of risk assessment and relevant legislation. Formal forensic psychiatry experience is welcome but not essential.