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Consultant Psychiatrist


Company : Challis Recruitment


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Added - 09/02/21 Consultant Psychiatrist Specialist/Consultant/SIMG Vic , Victoria | PermanentRelated Specialist/Consultant/SIMG JobsSPECIALIST ANAESTHETIST | VIC Victoria , Victoria SENIOR STAFF SPECIALIST / STAFF SPECIALIST OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY | QLD Queensland , Queensland STAFF SPECIALIST / SENIOR STAFF SPECIALIST OR SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER I PSYCHIATRIST ADULT / YOUTH Queensland , Queensland EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN Victoria , Victoria REHABILITATION STAFF SPECIALIST I RELOCATION INCENTIVES UP TO $70,000 I QUEENSLAND Queensland , Queensland View all jobs in this categoryCONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST | 2 HOURS FROM MELBOURNEAn exciting opportunity exists for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our clients mental health service.Fast Facts:The health service provides an excellent professional development program, supervision and teaching opportunitiesAttractive salary and support packageSurrounded by natural beauty this city is only 2 hours from Melbourne, allowing an outdoor laid back lifestyle day to day and easy weekend city escapesThe Position:The hospital welcome applications from Consultant Psychiatrists who share a commitment to clinical leadership, and our commitment to safe and quality mental health care to our region.They are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our highly professional and enthusiastic Mental Health Services team at the Hospital.Applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake roles and responsibilities as outlined in the position description, highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, the capacity for professional collegiality, and possess a commitment to the hospitalsvalues of person-centred care, working together, excellence and integrity.The health service provides an excellent professional development program, supervision and teaching opportunities. There is the opportunity for a joint appointment with local University. This position is for an initial one year, with a view to a further three-year contract if mutually agreed.The Hospital:Our clients purpose-built 298-bed teaching hospital offers a suite of medical services from its location, 2 hours drive from Melbourne. Catering for a population of more than 260,000, the hospital treats close to 130,000 people every year in their busy Emergency Department.The hospital provides services in the areas of aged care, cancer care, elective surgery, maternity, rehabilitation and mental health. It runs eight community mental health centres across the region and a Community Residential Care Unit for people with prolonged severe mental illness and associated disability.This hospital provides fantastic employment opportunities as one of the regions biggest employers. The 1,789 staff members are employed in clinical and medical professions, administration, catering and cleaning. The hospital is linked with the University School of Nursing and the Medical School, and actively participates in undergraduate teaching.The Mental Health Service is the regional provider of mental health services in the region. The Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across ten sites and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people, and older persons.The Location:Located south east of Melbourne, this major geographic and economic region covers more than 21,000 square kilometres.With its affordable property prices, reliable and stable workforce, excellent infrastructure and clean, healthy and safe environment, the city has a growing population of 42,000 people, who enjoy its stunning natural environment, mild climate and easy lifestyle.The region also claims a range of significant natural and ecological advantages including turquoise lakes and rivers, high-country grandeur, isolated beaches and rugged coastal outcrops, most of it preserved for public use in national parks and state reserves.With over 30 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, a strong TAFE sector, tertiary courses and a range of specialist education and training facilities linked to industry and trades training, education is the city is the fourth largest industry sector and continues to grow. The region is also well set-up to support young children through the early years, with a range of childcare, playgroups, child health services, kindergartens and other services available. For those wanting to further their education, Federation Training is a specialist provider of vocational training and higher education pathways in eastern Victoria, with campuses throughout the spectacular region; Deakin University offers courses through TAFE, and Federation University campus offers an expanded range of courses either on site or by distance education.To ApplyShould you be interested in this exciting position please simply email a copy of your most up to date CV to charlie@challisrecruitment.com.au or please contact me for further information and a confidential discussion on 0401 738 366.Alternatively, simply click APPLY to start your confidential contact regarding this exciting role.If you have any colleagues who may be interested in this exciting opportunity, please feel free to forward this information on to them and benefit through our ''cash'' rewards scheme. For further information on all of our Challis Rewards Program''s please see Challis Rewards Program.Challis Recruitment successfully recruit toAll medical specialties and sub-specialtiesAll medical seniorities and levels of clinical experience (junior doctors through to Specialists/GPs)All contract types from Locum, Fixed Term through to Permanent Public Hospitals, Private Hospitals and General Practice(s)Therefore, no matter what you or your colleagues wish to achieve with your medical careers, we are eager to help. Please don''t hesitate to contact us with any queries about this or any other medical opportunities in Australasia.Why Choose Challis?Recruitment holds notable Government contracts throughout Australasia ensuring our Doctors are privy to the best opportunities whilst being assured that they are being represented by an established and reputable agency.Challis free of charge services includes the coordination of all regulatory processes including medical registration and immigration by our in-house expert team including our Registered Migration Agent and Medical Registration Manager which ensures both your professional and personal requirements are in the best hands. Recruitment representing the best medical practitioners for the best medical facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr