Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Service |

An opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading integrated Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service within one of Australia’s largest regional health networks.

This part-time role offers flexibility across a range of service streams and is suited to psychiatrists seeking meaningful clinical work within a collaborative, recovery-oriented, and multidisciplinary environment.

What’s on Offer

✔ Consultant Psychiatrist role within a large integrated mental health service
✔ Flexible part-time opportunities across multiple service streams
✔ Work within an innovative, recovery-focused clinical model
✔ Strong multidisciplinary team environment
✔ Leadership, teaching, and service development opportunities
✔ Attractive salary packaging benefits
✔ Ongoing professional development and education support
✔ Coastal regional lifestyle in Greater Geelong

The Role

You will provide senior psychiatric leadership across Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services, contributing to high-quality, recovery-oriented care across inpatient, community, and specialist programs.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment Clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams Acting under the Mental Health Act framework as required Contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives Supporting teaching, supervision, and workforce development Collaborating with allied health, nursing, and community partners Supporting integrated care pathways across mental health and AOD services What We’re Looking For Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) Specialist or general registration with AHPRA RANZCP supervisor accreditation (or eligibility) Strong experience in adult psychiatry, ideally including AOD exposure Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred care Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills Interest in teaching, supervision, and service development Why This Role?

This is a strong opportunity to join a progressive regional mental health service undergoing service innovation and redesign, with a focus on co-design, integration, and recovery-oriented care.

You’ll have the flexibility to shape your clinical focus while contributing to a service with strong academic links, a culture of collaboration, and a clear commitment to workforce development.

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