ME Medical Recruitment --- Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Services

Permanent | Full-Time - VISA offered

Western Australia

ME Medical Recruitment is currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established public mental health service in Western Australia . This is an excellent chance for experienced Psychiatrists looking for a senior clinical leadership role with a strong focus on community and regional mental health care , multidisciplinary collaboration, and service development.

This role is suitable for substantive appointments and is open to internationally trained Psychiatrists eligible for specialist registration in Australia.

The Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide high-level clinical leadership, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult mental health patients across a regional mental health service. The position includes a mix of community-based care, inpatient consultation, outreach and telepsychiatry , and plays a key role in shaping service delivery.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatry Registrars, RMOs, nursing staff, allied health professionals and Aboriginal health services.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Deliver clinical leadership and specialist advice across mental health services
- Participate in community, inpatient and telehealth service delivery




- Support and supervise Psychiatry Registrars and junior medical staff
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service planning
- Contribute to safety, quality improvement and clinical governance activities
- Participate in ECT governance and statutory reporting (where applicable)
- Support culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care

Essential Criteria

- Eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA (Medical Board of Australia)
- Fellowship with RANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
- (UK CCT, Irish, Canadian RCPSC, American Board, or comparable)

- Demonstrated experience working as a Consultant / Attending Psychiatrist
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

- Subspecialty interests, teaching or research experience
- Experience in regional, rural or community mental health settings
- Experience with telepsychiatry or outreach services

What’s On Offer

- Competitive consultant-level salary (MP Year 1–9 equivalent)
- Employer-funded superannuation
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Additional regional benefits and allowances
- Supportive leadership and strong clinical governance
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in regional mental health

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