Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry
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- Location
- Penrith, NSW
- Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $350k – $450k
About the role
Consultant Psychiatrist – Triage and Assessment Centre
Location: Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), NSW, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours negotiable)
Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available
About the Role
Nepean Hospital seeks a dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Triage and Assessment Centre (TAC), a purpose-built facility offering 24/7 emergency mental health care as an alternative to ED presentations.
Key responsibilities:
• Psychiatric assessment and brief interventions for individuals in crisis
• Supporting the Safe Assessment Unit (SAU) in the Emergency Department
• Collaborating with nurses, peer workers, and allied health professionals
• Contributing to service development, governance, and culturally safe practices
• Supervising junior staff and participating in education and training
About the TAC
Located in Building G at Nepean Hospital, TAC is a walk-in emergency diversion facility offering timely, person-centred care. Staffed by clinicians and peer workers, it also provides telehealth access.
Why Nepean?
Located in Penrith at the base of the Blue Mountains, Nepean offers:
• Lifestyle: Access to national parks, rivers, and vibrant community
• Accessibility: Easy commute to Sydney with excellent transport
• Growth: Lead innovative care models and contribute to research and quality improvement
This is an ideal opportunity for psychiatrists passionate about acute care, emergency mental health, and integrated service delivery.
Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.
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