Career Medical Officer – Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

Career Medical Officer – Consultation Liaison Psychiatry | Regional NSW

An exciting opportunity is available for a Career Medical Officer to join a leading Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service within one of Australia's largest regional mental health networks.

This permanent position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team providing specialist consultation liaison psychiatry across a major tertiary health service, with strong support for ongoing professional development and career progression.

What’s on Offer

✔ Permanent Career Medical Officer appointment
✔ Competitive remuneration package
✔ Specialist role within an established Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service
✔ Work alongside experienced Psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams
✔ Diverse and rewarding hospital-based psychiatry caseload
✔ Strong focus on education, teaching and professional development
✔ Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
✔ Opportunities to broaden consultation liaison expertise
✔ Access to one of NSW's largest and most comprehensive mental health services
✔ Excellent lifestyle in a vibrant regional coastal area

The Role

You will provide high-quality consultation liaison psychiatry services across a major tertiary hospital, working collaboratively with medical, surgical and mental health teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing psychiatric assessment and consultation for hospital inpatients Supporting the assessment and management of complex mental health presentations Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary hospital and mental health teams Delivering patient-centred, evidence-based psychiatric care Participating in teaching, education and ongoing professional development Contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives Supporting integrated care across acute hospital services

What We’re Looking For

General Registration with AHPRA Minimum three years postgraduate clinical experience Previous training and experience in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Strong clinical assessment and communication skills Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care Interest in ongoing learning and professional development Ability to work effectively within a collaborative hospital environment

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Career Medical Officer looking to further develop expertise in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry within a well-established regional mental health service. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of complex presentations while working alongside experienced psychiatrists in a supportive environment that values education, collaboration and clinical excellence.

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