Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist

Job Title: Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Key Highlights

Comprehensive Psychiatric Role: Join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health care across inpatient and community settings. Provide specialist psychiatric services, consultations, and supervision while contributing to innovative mental health programs.

Professional Growth and Leadership: Engage in opportunities for training, research, and policy development through collaborations with leading experts and institutions, such as the Tasmanian Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation.

Work-Life Balance in a Unique Setting: Enjoy the natural beauty and lifestyle of Tasmania, with beaches, national parks, and award-winning dining just minutes from your doorstep. Excellent local schools and a vibrant arts and outdoor culture make it ideal for families.

About the Health Service

This dynamic mental health service provides a state-wide framework for adult, child, youth, and older persons’ care. The service fosters innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery through partnerships, research, and workforce development.

Position Details

As a Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist, you will:

Deliver inpatient and community psychiatric care across diverse settings, including acute, rehabilitation, and extended care facilities. Provide consultation services to general practitioners and other healthcare providers. Supervise and mentor Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, and other clinical staff. Contribute to service development initiatives within the Statewide Mental Health Service.

Key Areas of Service Include:

Acute Care and Continuing Care Streams in community settings. Hospital-based roles, including Emergency Department and Mental Health Inpatient Units. Mental Health Hospital in the Home (MHHiTH) and step-up/step-down facilities. Rehabilitation and extended care facilities. Benefits

Competitive Salary Package: AUD $210,000 - $301,349 per annum, plus 11.5% employer superannuation contribution.

Additional Benefits:

Salary packaging options. Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Access to professional development programs and leadership opportunities. A supportive, collaborative work environment. Requirements

Qualifications and Registration:

Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in psychiatry.

Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated expertise in inpatient and community mental health care. Strong leadership and supervision skills.

Compliance Requirements:

National Police Check (including convictions for crimes of violence, dishonesty, and drug offenses). Identification check and disciplinary action review. About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career and personal well-being. We believe in creating meaningful careers and supporting a fulfilling lifestyle.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!