About the Role:
We are seeking an Inpatient Specialist Psychiatrist for a locum placement within a major metropolitan and outer-regional health network in South Penrith, NSW. This contract runs from 21 September to 4 October ****. You will join a large tertiary referral and teaching network serving Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, with exposure to a wide range of presentations, strong multidisciplinary support and access to teaching, training and research opportunities.
Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for inpatients with acute and complex mental health presentations
Lead clinical decision making and risk assessment within the 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 21 September to 4 October ****




Clinical diversity of a major tertiary health network across metropolitan and outer-regional settings
Solid multidisciplinary support and collaborative teams
Access to teaching, training and research opportunities
Modern healthcare facilities with strong clinical governance
Lifestyle combining Sydney convenience with the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on your doorstep
Within the Greater Sydney region, with the CBD approximately 45 to 90 minutes away by road or rail
About You:
AHPRA registered Medical Practitioner with specialist registration in Psychiatry
Experience in inpatient adult psychiatry
Confident managing a broad range of acute and complex mental health presentations
Works effectively both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
Available for the full contract period
Eligible to work in Australia
Additional information
$2,750 per day
Contract dates 21 September to 4 October ****
Strong multidisciplinary support and collaborative teams

📌 Locum Specialist Psychiatrist - Inpatient - South Penrith, Nsw (Sydney)
🏢 Medirecruit
📍 Sydney