Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic (Prison/Outreach/CL)

Global Medics APAC; Queensland; On-site; AUD 375,000 - 492,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Medics APAC is recruiting a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to provide forensic psychiatric services across prison, outreach, and consultation liaison settings in Queensland. The role focuses on assessment, treatment, risk management, and collaborative care within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety.

Responsibilities include delivering care in correctional facilities and community settings, promoting recovery and continuity of care, and coordinating

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic psychiatry services in prisons, outreach clinics, and consultation liaison settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patients and ensure continuity of care.

Job description

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic (Prison / Outreach / CL)

A Queensland mental health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide support across Forensic Psychiatry (Prison, Outreach and Consultation Liaison).

Service Info

This service provides specialised forensic mental health services to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, delivering assessment, treatment, risk management, and ongoing psychiatric care across correctional facilities and the community. The role includes working within multidisciplinary teams to support patients in prison environments, outreach clinics, and consultation liaison services, promoting recovery and continuity of care.

Location Info

Located in Tropical North Queensland, this vibrant coastal region is renowned for its stunning natural attractions, warm climate, and relaxed lifestyle. With easy access to world-famous reef and rainforest environments, the area offers excellent recreational opportunities and a welcoming community.

Rates

$2,350 per day

Dates

12 October 2026 - 18 December 2026