Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview
Eating Disorders Day Program Consultant Psychiatrist – Barwon Health.
0.4 FTE temporary (till 30 June 2027) negotiable to suit individual professional development goals.
Hours per fortnight: 16.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership in the provision of high-quality psychiatric services to consumers within the Eating Disorders Day Program (EDDP).
Act as a delegate of the authorised Psychiatrist as defined in the Mental Health Act 2022 and contribute to the service Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program.
Conduct psychiatric assessments and ongoing reviews for consumers across the lifespan within the program.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including medical staff, mental health clinicians, dietitian, occupational therapist, lived experience workforce, and exercise physiologist to deliver best-practice care.
Qualifications
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
Accredited supervisor by the RANZCP.
General or specialist medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest regional health services in Australia, providing care across the lifespan and across sites.
Services include primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care, employing thousands of staff across more than 20 sites.
About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)
MHDAS provides integrated and recovery-oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages.
The service is recognised for innovative clinical programs and client-centred, family-inclusive care.
About the Role and Culture
The Consultant Psychiatrist works with the Senior Clinician and the Eating Disorder Service Manager to provide clinical leadership and operational governance.
We value a professional, respectful culture with opportunities for professional development and collaboration within Barwon Health.
Benefits
Excellent working conditions and opportunities for professional development.
Staff wellbeing programs and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Salary packaging benefits;
Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with disabilities.
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are available.
Contact and Application
Application closing date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025.
Contact: Danmei Lin | Program Medical Director | Continuing Care Service | MHDAS
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