Psychiatrist – General Adult & Emerging Therapies / PAP

- Location: Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore, QLD)
- Work Type: Full time or Part-Time (Flexible hours & arrangements available)
- Classification: Healthcare & Medical > Specialists & Medical Officers
- Salary/Package: Highly competitive package

About the Role

Are you a psychiatrist looking for a refreshing balance of traditional clinical care and innovative, emerging treatments?

We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at our Maroochydore clinic.

In this role, you will manage a wide-ranging general adult caseload with rich clinical complexity, while gaining hands-on involvement in our Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) clinic and novel treatment programs.

Whether you are an early career Psychiatrist seeking dedicated mentorship and exposure to groundbreaking modalities, or an experienced Consultant looking to diversify your practice into novel therapies, we offer a supportive, highly team-oriented environment where you can thrive.

Why Join Us?

- Balance Innovation & Practice: Enjoy the stability of a general adult outpatient practice combined with high-impact, evidence-informed emerging therapies. Participate in nationally significant clinical trials and the future of psychiatric care.
- Multidisciplinary Support: Work alongside an experienced, co-located team of clinical psychologists, trial coordinators, and nursing staff who support participant care, screening, and session administration.
- Work-Life & Coastal Lifestyle: Based in Maroochydore on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Enjoy an incredible coastal lifestyle with flexible working options tailored to suit your family or personal commitments.
- Flexible Remuneration: Highly competitive,



tailor-made compensation structures to align with your career goals.
- Support for early career Psychiatrists: Comprehensive onboarding, clinical governance, and peer consultation to help you comfortably expand into novel treatment spaces.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver psychiatric assessments, diagnostic formulation, and ongoing medical management for general adult clients presenting with complex mental health needs.
- Provide medical supervision, safety assessments, and clinical oversight for clients undergoing Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) and novel treatment streams.
- Collaborate closely with session facilitators, researchers, and clinical trials staff within a structured clinical governance framework.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) case reviews, peer supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.

About You

- Qualifications: Specialist Registration as a Psychiatrist with AHPRA (Medical Board of Australia) and FRANZCP Fellowship (or nearing completion of Fellowship).
- Approach: A compassionate, client-centred clinician with a strong grounding in general adult psychiatry.
- Curiosity: A genuine interest or willingness to learn about emerging therapies, PAP, and novel interventions (prior experience in PAP/clinical trials is a bonus, but not required-training and support are provided!).
- Team Player: Enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary workplace alongside our experienced team.

How to Apply

If you're ready to combine a rewarding career at the forefront of mental health with an enviable Sunshine Coast lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you!

For a confidential discussion or to request a full position description, please contact our recruitment team!

Apply now via SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter.

📌 Psychiatrist – General Adult & Emerging Therapies (PAP) (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Thompson Brain u0026 Mind Healthcare
📍 Sunshine Coast