Staff Specialist Psychiatrist - Leadership & Teaching

Paragon Medics; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development support

Study leave

Teaching networks access

Flexible work arrangements

Research opportunities

Job summary

Paragon Medics in Brisbane is seeking a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a large public mental health network across Metro South. The role offers a balanced mix of clinical care, leadership, teaching and service development within a collaborative multidisciplinary service.

We welcome applicants with FRANZCP or equivalent and eligibility for AHPRA registration. The position provides opportunities for research, teaching, and involvement in quality improvement, with flexible full-time or

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
• Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Strong experience in general adult psychiatry in inpatient and community settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary environments.
• Commitment to teaching, supervision and clinical education.
• Interest in quality improvement, research and service development.
• Patient-centred, collaborative approach to mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and service planning.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise registrars, junior doctors and medical students.
• Contribute to research, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Support clinical governance, safety and service improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across acute, community, and emergency mental health services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Clinical education

Education

FRANZCP or equivalent

AHPRA registration eligibility

Job description

Paragon Medics in Brisbane is seeking a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a large public mental health network across Metro South. The role offers a balanced mix of clinical care, leadership, teaching and service development within a collaborative multidisciplinary service.

We welcome applicants with FRANZCP or equivalent and eligibility for AHPRA registration. The position provides opportunities for research, teaching, and involvement in quality improvement, with flexible full-time or