Locum Acute Specialist Psychiatrist- Parramatta, NSW
About the Role: We are seeking an Acute Specialist Psychiatrist for a locum placement at a specialist public mental health hospital in Parramatta, NSW. This contract runs from 30 November 2026 to 15 January 2027. You will work within a large, multidisciplinary specialist mental health service, with exposure to varied patient presentations and different levels of clinical complexity across inpatient, rehabilitation, forensic, high-dependency and community settings. The service is part of one of NSW's largest and most diverse public health networks, with established clinical networks and robust links to a major tertiary health precinct.
- Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients presenting with acute mental illness
- Lead clinical decision making and risk assessment within the acute inpatient setting
- Participate in ward rounds, case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Provide clinical guidance and supervision to junior medical staff
- Collaborate with nursing, allied health and community mental health teams
- Contribute to treatment planning, discharge planning and coordination of ongoing care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Benefits:
- $2,750 per day
- Contract dates 30 November 2026 to 15 January 2027
- Broad and diverse caseload with different levels of clinical complexity
- Large multidisciplinary specialist mental health team
- Access to established clinical networks, education and professional development opportunities
- Convenient metropolitan Sydney living with excellent dining, parks and public transport
- Approximately 30 to 45 minutes by car from central Sydney, and well connected by rail
About You:
- AHPRA registered Medical Practitioner with specialist registration in Psychiatry
- Experience in acute adult inpatient psychiatry
- Confident managing a broad range of acute and complex mental health presentations
- Works effectively both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
- Eligible to work in Australia
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How to Apply:
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Additional information
- $2,750 per day
- Contract dates 30 November 2026 to 15 January 2027
- Broad and varied caseload with different levels of clinical complexity