Psychiatry Specialist Position in Northern QLD

7 days ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia Skilled Medical Full time

About the Opportunity

This permanent position for a Full-Time Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist in Psychiatry has become available in a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland.

As a key member of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, you will be responsible for providing advanced clinical care through assessment and treatment services to individuals with psychiatric, alcohol and other drug, emotional and/or behavioural disturbances.

You will also support ongoing education within the mental health service by supervising and teaching junior medical staff and medical students.

The role offers diverse responsibilities across both inpatient and community services, including roles in acute mental health inpatient facilities, Step-Up Step-Down Units, Acute Care Services, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Continuing Care Teams, Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Teams, Early Psychosis services, Child and Youth Mental Health, Older Persons Mental Health, and Alcohol & Other Drugs Services.

The location provides relaxed and comfortable rural living opportunities, only an hour flight from Brisbane and close proximity to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing advanced standard of clinical care through provision of assessment and treatment services.
  • Supporting ongoing education within the mental health service.
  • Maintaining professional development through supervision and teaching of junior medical staff and medical students.
  • Contributing to community and inpatient services for clients managed and supported on forensic orders.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must possess a medicine degree from a registered tertiary institution and hold registration with the Medical Board of Australia with Specialist registration in Psychiatry or appropriate registration to practice in the specialist position.

A Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship via the substantial comparability pathway of the Royal Australian College and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is also required.

Compensation Package

The total remuneration value for this position is up to $470,780 (L24), consisting of a salary between $204,206 - $237,196 (L18-L24) and additional benefits.

Other benefits include 12.75% employer superannuation contribution, 17.5% leave loading, generous salary sacrificing, professional development leave, professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, overtime and on-call allowances, attraction and retention incentive allowance, access to paid parental leave, employee assistance program, corporate membership discounts, and access to the fitness passport.

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm delivering qualified medical professionals wherever needed in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers.



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