Clinical Lead- Intensive Community Program/ Hospital Liaison-Consultant Psychiatrist.

Clinical Lead – Intensive Community Program / Hospital Liaison – Consultant Psychiatrist

Job no: 916227
Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Medical, Mental Health

- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Mental Health Service

- Position based at Mount Gambier Mental Health

- Indicative Total Remuneration: MD2 $354,684.69 - $459,943.30 p.a. (Subject to private practice arrangements and a small managerial allowance)

- Ongoing Full Time working over a 7 day roster

- Eligibility Open to Everyone

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

- A dynamic leadership role within a supportive multidisciplinary mental health team

- Opportunities to drive innovation in service design and clinical care

- Collaborative environment committed to recovery-oriented and consumer-centred practice

- Ongoing professional development, research involvement, and teaching opportunities

- (Subject to private practice arrangements and a small managerial allowance)

WHO ARE WE?

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Unley). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

About Rural and Remote Mental Health Service

The Rural and Remote Mental Health Service (RRMHS) provides specialised mental health care to consumers across country South Australia.

The service includes psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers working together to ensure high-quality, accessible mental health support for regional communities.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re seeking a motivated and experienced Consultant or Senior Consultant Psychiatrist (MD2) who can provide clinical leadership and expertise across regional mental health networks.

You will bring:

- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia

- Demonstrated clinical excellence in psychiatric medicine

- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

- Experience in service development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary teamwork

- A commitment to culturally safe and consumer-focused care

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

- Lead the design, planning, and delivery of innovative mental health service models

- Provide clinical consultation and support to multidisciplinary teams and regional clinicians

- Ensure services meet best practice standards and deliver optimal outcomes for consumers

- Participate in teaching, supervision, and professional development of staff and trainees

- Foster partnerships with local, regional, and metropolitan services to enhance consumer journeys

- Contribute to mental health research, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility

- Salary package and a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year

- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities

- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program

- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport and discounted workplace health and fitness program

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications close on 11 November 2025 at 11:55 PM.

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