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Psychiatrist full time
ME Medical Recruitment
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Mental Healthcare
- Location
- Bunbury, WA
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
ME Medical Recruitment --- Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Services
Permanent | Full-Time - VISA offered
Western Australia
ME Medical Recruitment is currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established public mental health service in Western Australia. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Psychiatrists looking for a senior clinical leadership role with a strong focus on community and regional mental health care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and service development.
This role is suitable for substantive appointments and is open to internationally trained Psychiatrists eligible for specialist registration in Australia.
The Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide high-level clinical leadership, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult mental health patients across a regional mental health service. The position includes a mix of community-based care, inpatient consultation, outreach and telepsychiatry, and plays a key role in shaping service delivery.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatry Registrars, RMOs, nursing staff, allied health professionals and Aboriginal health services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Deliver clinical leadership and specialist advice across mental health services
- Participate in community, inpatient and telehealth service delivery
- Support and supervise Psychiatry Registrars and junior medical staff
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service planning
- Contribute to safety, quality improvement and clinical governance activities
- Participate in ECT governance and statutory reporting (where applicable)
- Support culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care
Essential Criteria
- Eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA (Medical Board of Australia)
- Fellowship with RANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
- (UK CCT, Irish, Canadian RCPSC, American Board, or comparable)
- (UK CCT, Irish, Canadian RCPSC, American Board, or comparable)
- Demonstrated experience working as a Consultant / Attending Psychiatrist
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Subspecialty interests, teaching or research experience
- Experience in regional, rural or community mental health settings
- Experience with telepsychiatry or outreach services
What’s On Offer
- Competitive consultant-level salary (MP Year 1–9 equivalent)
- Employer-funded superannuation
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Additional regional benefits and allowances
- Supportive leadership and strong clinical governance
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in regional mental health
International Candidates Welcome
ME Medical Recruitment has extensive experience supporting UK, Irish, NZ, Canadian and USA Psychiatrists through:
- Specialist pathway assessments
- AHPRA registration
- Visa and migration guidance
- Relocation and onboarding support
Apply Now
If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding role in Western Australia, we would love to hear from you.
About ME Medical Recruitment
ME Medical Recruitment is a Medical Recruitment Agency with over 16 years of experience placing doctors into Public and Private Hospitals and Medical Centers Australia wide. We assist with the complex process of AHPRA Registration and pathways into Australia and walk you through the whole process until you commence work here. If the above advertised role is not of interest to you however you would still like to work here, please contact us, we have many unadvertised roles also.
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