Consultant Psychiatrist Northern Territory

An exciting opportunity is available for Consultant Psychiatrists to join a specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs service in the Northern Territory. Consultant Psychiatrist Northern Territory
An exciting opportunity is available for Consultant Psychiatrists to join a specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs service in the Northern Territory.
This is a 24-month fixed-term opportunity offering the chance to provide specialist psychiatric care while contributing to medical education and postgraduate psychiatry training.

What’s on Offer

Fixed-term full time position for 24 months
Multiple vacancies available
Appointment at Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist level, depending on experience
Opportunity to contribute to specialist mental health and alcohol and other drugs services
Teaching opportunities with medical students
Participation in postgraduate psychiatry training
Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment
Professional development and career progression opportunities

Experience within a major regional and remote healthcare setting

The Role

You will provide specialist psychiatric clinical services within a comprehensive mental health and alcohol and other drugs service.

The role also provides an opportunity to contribute to the broader medical education program, including undergraduate psychiatry teaching and postgraduate training through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Delivering high-quality clinical care to patients with complex mental health needs
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams
Contributing to clinical planning, review and ongoing patient management




Providing specialist advice and consultation to other healthcare professionals
Participating in teaching and education of medical students
Contributing to the postgraduate psychiatry training program
Supporting clinical governance, quality improvement and professional development

Participating in relevant service activities and professional responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

Specialist registration with AHPRA or eligibility for specialist registration
Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
Demonstrated experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist
Experience across a range of psychiatric presentations
Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Commitment to teaching, supervision and professional development

Ability to work effectively within a complex mental health service

The successful applicant will be appointed at either Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist level, depending on their qualifications, skills and experience.

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to broaden their clinical experience within a specialist mental health service in the Northern Territory.

Alongside clinical responsibilities, the position offers the chance to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, making it well suited to psychiatrists who enjoy teaching, supervision and developing future medical professionals.

The Northern Territory offers a unique lifestyle, with a diverse community, exceptional natural landscapes and opportunities to experience some of Australia's most distinctive regional and remote environments.

About Paragon Medics

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