VMO- Psychiatry Intellectual Disability & Mental Health
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist for a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) role specialising in Intellectual Disability & Mental Health, based in regional New South Wales.
This is a unique opportunity to work within an innovative consultancy model of care, delivering specialist input across telehealth and in-person clinics, while making a meaningful impact in an underserved population.
Your Role
Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and management advice for people with intellectual disability and comorbid mental illness
Work within a consultancy and outreach model, supporting primary care and community providers
Deliver flexible outpatient clinics (telehealth and face-to-face)
Liaise with carers, NGOs, disability services, and multidisciplinary teams
Support capacity building, education, and clinical leadership within the service
Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives
About You
Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent specialist recognition)
Eligible or registered with AHPRA as a specialist psychiatrist
Demonstrated experience in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry
Interest in rural, outreach, and telepsychiatry models of care
Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to education, supervision, and person-centred care
Lifestyle & Location
Enjoy a regional Australian lifestyle, offering:
Affordable housing and family-friendly communities
Excellent schools, cafes, and local amenities
Easy access to nature, rivers, and outdoor activities
Strong regional infrastructure and transport links
A rewarding professional role with genuine community impact
Benefits
Flexible VMO appointment
Opportunity to practise in a highly specialised and meaningful area of psychiatry
Mix of telehealth and on-site clinical work
Supportive, innovative rural mental health service
Professional satisfaction from capacity building and service development
International Candidate Pathways
Paragon Medics supports overseas-trained psychiatrists with:
AHPRA specialist registration guidance
RANZCP pathway and comparability support
Visa eligibility assessment and planning
Relocation and regional settlement advice
End-to-end support for transitioning into Australian regional practice
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, supporting you from application to arrival.