Staff Specialist - Older Persons MH

Exciting Staff Specialist - Older Persons Mental Health Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity

Join a Leading Health Service
An excellent opportunity for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist with subspecialty training in Older Persons Mental Health to provide expert assessment and treatment within a dedicated community-based mental health team. Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment and play a key role in delivering exceptional psychiatric care to older adults.

Exceptional Career Growth
Gain valuable experience across community and consultation liaison psychiatry. Engage in teaching, clinical supervision, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities. Accelerate your progression towards Senior Staff Specialist status under a competitive and rewarding framework.

Position Overview

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment, management, and treatment for older persons in a community mental health setting.

• Participate in consultation-liaison psychiatry for older adults within hospital geriatric units.

• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of psychiatry trainees and medical staff.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.

• Engage in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and research initiatives.

Job Details

• Permanent part-time position (16 hours per week).

• Competitive Staff Specialist salary with accelerated Senior Staff Specialist progression under specific conditions.

• Located within a dynamic mental health service providing both community-based and hospital-consultation care.

• Access to generous leave provisions, salary packaging, and professional development support.

Essential Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, with current or eligible registration with AHPRA.

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition.

• Subspecialty training and experience in Older Persons Psychiatry.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality psychiatric care within multidisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to teaching, supervision, quality improvement, and research.

• Compliance with vaccination and background check requirements.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and personal well-being. Explore a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and forward-thinking mental health service.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!