Staff Specialist Psychiatrist – Psychiatric Emergency Care | Sydney
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading metropolitan Mental Health Service, providing specialist care within a Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Emergency Department.
This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced acute mental health environment, delivering high-quality emergency psychiatric care while providing clinical leadership, teaching, and contributing to service development.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time Staff Specialist appointment✔ Competitive Specialist remuneration package✔ Specialist role within a dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre✔ Diverse and rewarding acute psychiatry caseload✔ Multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment✔ Opportunities for teaching, supervision and registrar mentoring✔ Involvement in research, quality improvement and clinical governance✔ Strong professional development and career progression opportunities✔ Work within one of Australia's leading metropolitan health services✔ Supportive and well-established mental health team
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients presenting with acute mental health conditions within the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre and Emergency Department.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering comprehensive psychiatric assessment and emergency mental health care
Providing specialist consultation within the Emergency Department and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre
Offering clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health team
Supervising psychiatry registrars and supporting junior medical staff
Participating in teaching, education and professional development activities
Contributing to research, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Collaborating with emergency medicine, inpatient and community mental health services
Supporting the delivery of safe, patient-centred and evidence-based psychiatric care
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Experience in acute adult psychiatry and emergency mental health services
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development
Interest in research, clinical governance and service improvement
Ability to provide high-quality patient-centred care within a fast-paced clinical environment
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking a dynamic role in emergency mental health, combining acute clinical practice with leadership, education and service development. You'll join a highly regarded metropolitan mental health service that values collaboration, innovation and continuous professional growth while offering exposure to a broad range of complex psychiatric presentations.
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Psychiatry Registrar / Trainee | South Australia
An exciting opportunity is available for Psychiatry Trainees to join a highly regarded and well-established psychiatry training program, offering a structured pathway toward Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
These full-time training positions commence in February 2027 and provide exposure across a broad range of psychiatric subspecialties, supported by comprehensive education, supervision, and mentoring throughout the training journey.
What’s on Offer
✔ Accredited RANZCP Psychiatry Training Program✔ Salary package up to $153K + super + salary packaging benefits✔ Multiple full-time positions commencing February 2027✔ Structured 5-year psychiatry training pathway✔ Dedicated teaching program during paid working hours✔ Four hours of protected supervision each week✔ Exposure to a broad range of psychiatry subspecialties✔ Opportunities across metropolitan and regional South Australia✔ Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates✔ Strong culture of education, mentoring, and trainee support
The Role
You will undertake structured postgraduate psychiatry training within a comprehensive mental health service while progressing through the RANZCP Fellowship Program.
Training opportunities include:
Adult General Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Old Age Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Rehabilitation Psychiatry
Eating Disorders
Anxiety and Trauma Services
Indigenous Mental Health
Community and Inpatient Psychiatry
Trainees benefit from:
Three hours of formal academic teaching each week
Four hours of protected consultant supervision weekly
Access to over 80 specialist educators and supervisors
Comprehensive preparation for RANZCP assessments and Fellowship progression
Strong multidisciplinary support and clinical mentorship
What We’re Looking For
MBBS or equivalent qualification
Full registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Strong interest in pursuing a career in Psychiatry
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation to participate in ongoing education and professional development
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Why This Role?
This is an outstanding opportunity to commence or continue specialist psychiatry training within one of Australia's most comprehensive and well-supported training programs.
You'll gain exposure to an exceptional breadth of psychiatric practice while receiving structured education, protected supervision, and mentorship from experienced consultant psychiatrists committed to trainee success.
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Consultant Psychiatrist | Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialised Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) within a major metropolitan tertiary hospital.
This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work at the interface of Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry, providing rapid assessment, acute intervention, and clinical leadership for patients presenting with complex mental health emergencies.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time consultant position ✔ Specialised Emergency Psychiatry and PECC practice ✔ Work within a major tertiary hospital environment ✔ Leadership role within multidisciplinary mental health teams ✔ Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and registrar support ✔ Involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives ✔ Strong focus on clinical governance and service development ✔ Diverse and high-acuity psychiatric caseload ✔ Excellent metropolitan lifestyle and career opportunities
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients presenting to the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre and Emergency Department while supporting multidisciplinary teams delivering acute mental health care.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting psychiatric assessments and acute mental health interventions
Managing patients presenting in psychiatric crisis within emergency settings
Providing clinical leadership to multidisciplinary emergency mental health teams
Supervising psychiatry registrars and junior medical staff
Collaborating closely with Emergency Medicine and hospital teams
Participating in teaching, training, and workforce development activities
Contributing to research, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives
Supporting safe, patient-centred care within a fast-paced clinical environment
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Psychiatrists expecting Fellowship within six months are encouraged to apply
Experience in acute psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, or inpatient mental health services
Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to teaching, supervision, and professional development
Interest in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service innovation
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and high-acuity environment
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding role in Emergency Psychiatry within a highly regarded tertiary health service.
You'll gain exposure to a diverse and complex patient population while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service innovation, education, and high-quality emergency mental health care.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity....Read more...