Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

MedRecruit Limited; Albany; On-site; AUD 412,000 - 523,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $19,000 p.a.

4 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks PDLeave

Teaching, supervision and research

International candidates considered

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison / Adult in Albany, WA, is a permanent, fixed-term, full-time, part-time or casual role. Offer includes salary packaging, annual leave and PD leave, with opportunities across community, inpatient and CL settings.

Start from July and supports teaching, supervision and research opportunities. This is a well-established Adult Mental Health Service with a 16-bed inpatient unit and strong multidisciplinary support.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Specialist Registration in Psychiatry with AHPRA
• FRANZCP or eligible for Fellowship
• Adult Psychiatry experience

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat adult mental health patients
• Provide care across inpatient, community and consultation-liaison services
• Liaise with GPs and multidisciplinary teams
• Supervise junior medical staff and trainees
• Participate in on-call, ECT, education and quality improvement activities

Education

FRANZCP or eligible for Fellowship

Eligible for Specialist Registration in Psychiatry with AHPRA

Adult Psychiatry experience

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison / Adult

Location: Albany, WA

Employment Type: Permanent or Fixed-Term | Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual

Salary: MP Year 1-9: $412,161-$523,436 p.a. pro rata (incl. 12% super and PD allowance)

Start Date: Available from July

About the Role

Join a well-established Adult Mental Health Service providing care across community, inpatient and consultation-liaison settings. Part-time roles may focus on Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, while full-time positions can combine Consultation Liaison and General Adult Psychiatry. The service includes a 16-bed inpatient unit, community teams and strong multidisciplinary support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat adult mental health patients
• Provide care across inpatient, community and consultation-liaison services
• Liaise with GPs and multidisciplinary teams
• Supervise junior medical staff and trainees
• Participate in on-call, ECT, education and quality improvement activities

Essential Criteria

• Eligible for Specialist Registration in Psychiatry with AHPRA
• FRANZCP or eligible for Fellowship
• Adult Psychiatry experience
• Consultation Liaison experience desirable

What's On Offer

• Flexible permanent, fixed-term, full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $19,000 p.a.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 3 weeks professional development leave
• Teaching, supervision and research opportunities
• International candidates can be considered

Why Albany?

Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation and a welcoming community while building a rewarding psychiatry career.

Situated on the southern coast of Western Australia, just over 400km from Perth, this hospital has a capacity of 108 beds, and its wards/departments are staffed by highly trained, specialist personnel. There is a 10 bed maternity ward, which handles some 450 deliveries per year, and a 10 bed paediatric ward.

There are multiple services including;

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Obstetrics
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Emergency Services
• High Dependency Unit

Location Information

This area is known for its natural attractions along the rugged coastline. The hospital is conveniently located a short 15 minute drive to the closest airport, and a 4 hour drive from Perth.

Activities and features within the region include;

• Whale watching
• Diving
• Picnic along the coast
• Walk the boardwalk