Staff Specialist Psychiatrist ( Rehabilitation)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a leading regional tertiary hospital in North Queensland. This permanent, full-time role is within the Rehabilitation Services Program of a major Mental Health Service Group. The position offers a blend of clinical leadership, teaching, and research within a recovery-focused and multidisciplinary environment.

This role is ideal for psychiatrists with experience in rehabilitation, secure mental health care, or complex community-based mental health services who are looking to lead service development and provide high-quality patient care in a supportive regional setting.

About the Service

The Rehabilitation Services Program provides structured, recovery-oriented care for consumers with complex psychiatric needs. Key elements include:

• A Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) offering a safe, structured environment for inpatient rehabilitation.

• Community-based programs supporting reintegration, recovery, and ongoing mental health management.

• A collaborative multidisciplinary model including psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing, allied health, and peer support workers.

The service is integrated with a major tertiary hospital and has strong links with academic partners, providing excellent opportunities for teaching and research.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Staff Specialist (Consultant Psychiatrist), you will:

• Deliver expert psychiatric care to patients within secure and community rehabilitation settings.

• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams to implement recovery-focused care.

• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Participate in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of trainees, junior medical staff, and allied health professionals.

• Engage in research and evidence-based practice to advance rehabilitation psychiatry in the region.

Why This Role?

• Clinical Excellence: Provide specialist psychiatric care in a secure rehabilitation setting with access to advanced clinical practices.

• Career Development: Opportunities to lead research projects, participate in teaching programs, and develop service initiatives.

• Supportive Culture: Join a collegial team with strong peer and operational support.

• Lifestyle: North Queensland coastal living with a vibrant community, short commutes, and excellent outdoor and recreational opportunities.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Generous leave: 4-6 weeks recreational leave.

• Employer superannuation contributions

• Salary packaging options.

• Professional development and support for research, teaching, and clinical leadership.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should have:

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

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Demonstrated clinical experience in psychiatry, ideally in rehabilitation or complex mental health settings.

• Experience in teaching, research, and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to quality improvement and recovery-focused practice.

About Paragon Medics

Paragon Medics connects highly skilled medical professionals with leading hospitals and health services across Australia. We support our candidates through every step of the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition into new roles.