Psychiatrist | Broome WA

Mediix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 359,000 - 429,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service in Australia's Kimberley region is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist dedicated to providing comprehensive care. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards and culturally appropriate treatment for a diverse patient population, particularly focusing on Aboriginal mental health.

Benefits

Attractive Salary Package

Generous Benefits

Cultural and Professional Growth

Beautiful Location

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal communities.
• Experience in managing diverse mental health caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary mental health team across the Kimberley region.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Oversee Psychiatry Liaison Nurse Service for emergency department care.

Skills

Cultural competence

Clinical leadership

Job description

Are you a passionate and skilled Consultant Psychiatrist looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in one of Australia’s most diverse and culturally rich regions?

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service in Broome, located within the vibrant and picturesque Kimberley region. As part of the Broome Mental Health Unit (BMHU), you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health services across this expansive area, including remote communities.

In this dynamic and challenging role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatry trainees, interns, Aboriginal Liaison Officers, nurses, and allied health professionals. You will also provide clinical leadership and contribute to daily mental health assessments in the Broome Hospital’s emergency department. Your role will involve delivering high-quality care in a culturally sensitive manner, particularly for Aboriginal communities, which represent the majority of the patient population.

You will supervise junior medical staff, ensure adherence to the Western Australian Mental Health Act (2014), and actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of services in the region.

This position offers you the opportunity to work in an environment where you will develop a deeper understanding of mental health care within Aboriginal communities and gain exposure to a wide range of clinical cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a multidisciplinary mental health team in Broome, working across the Kimberley region.
• Oversee the Psychiatry Liaison Nurse Service, ensuring comprehensive care for emergency department patients.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to junior staff, fostering professional development and maintaining high care standards.
• Deliver culturally appropriate care, working closely with Aboriginal Liaison Officers.
• Manage a diverse caseload, including first-episode psychosis, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.

The Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service offers a multidisciplinary approach to mental health and substance use treatment. Based in Broome, the team provides services to people across the region, working with all age groups and diverse cultural backgrounds. Our facility, Mabu Liyan, is an acute psychiatric unit with 13 beds, delivering culturally safe care in close partnership with Aboriginal Mental Health teams and local community services.

The service also offers seven-day mental health liaison services to hospitals throughout the Kimberley, ensuring coordinated care across the region.

About the Kimberley Region:

The Kimberley is one of Australia’s most stunning regions, with dramatic landscapes, including cliffs, headlands, and pristine waterways. It is a culturally diverse area with a rich history and many outdoor opportunities, from fishing and crabbing to exploring natural wonders like Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.

This region offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to breathtaking wilderness, and a chance to truly immerse yourself in the beauty and adventure of the Australian outback.

What's in it for You:

• Attractive Salary Package: Consultant Year 1-6: $552,009 - $656,772 per annum (includes base salary, superannuation, on-call, and PDL allowances).
• Generous Benefits: Including development opportunities, salary packaging, and a gratuity payment after three years of continuous service.
• Cultural and Professional Growth: Work in a culturally sensitive environment, focusing on Aboriginal mental health and gaining expertise in treating a wide range of clinical conditions.
• Beautiful Location: Broome offers an idyllic lifestyle with access to beautiful beaches, adventure, and a tight-knit community.

For more information about the role, please contact Anna at [e-mail]

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