Unit Clinical Director - Psychiatry MHICU
Unit Clinical Director – Psychiatry Mental Health Intensive Care Unit Sydney
An exciting prospect is available for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to step into a Unit Clinical Director position within a leading metropolitan Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Service.
This permanent full-time leadership role combines specialist clinical practice with responsibility for clinical governance, service development, and medical workforce leadership within a Mental Health Intensive Care Unit MHICU, providing high-acuity psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary environment.
What's on Offer
Permanent full-time Staff Specialist appointment
Senior clinical leadership opportunity within a Mental Health Intensive Care Unit
Competitive remuneration package
High-acuity psychiatric practice within a specialist inpatient service
Leadership of an experienced multidisciplinary team
Strong focus on clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
Opportunities for teaching, supervision and research
Well-established metropolitan mental health service
Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
Excellent career progression into senior medical leadership
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric care while leading the clinical governance and day-to-day medical operations of a Mental Health Intensive Care Unit delivering care to patients with complex, high-risk mental health presentations.
Key Responsibilities
Providing specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for acute, high-acuity patients




Leading the clinical governance and medical management of the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit
Providing leadership and supervision to senior and junior medical staff
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care
Supporting service development, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Participating in teaching, supervision and mentoring of psychiatry trainees and other healthcare professionals
Contributing to research, education and clinical governance activities
Building strong relationships with hospital services, community providers and external stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration or eligibility with AHPRA
Extensive experience in acute adult psychiatry and inpatient mental health services
Demonstrated leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience
Strong commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
Interest in teaching, supervision, research and service development
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why This Role
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Psychiatrist looking to combine clinical excellence with senior medical leadership. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping a specialist intensive psychiatric service while working within one of Australia's largest metropolitan health networks, offering excellent opportunities for professional development, teaching, research and long-term career progression.
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📌 Unit Clinical Director - Psychiatry Mhicu (New South Wales)
🏢 Paragon Medics
📍 New South Wales