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Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Northern Mental Health Elizabeth Vale Total Indicative Remuneration : $366,283 - $822,189 per annum MD2 Ongoing Full-Time Shape the future of mental health care in one of Australias most dynamic health networks. Are you a passionate and highly skilled psychiatrist ready to make a real impact? Join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), a leading health network serving over 400,000 people in Adelaides vibrant northern region. We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Psychiatrist Consultation Liaison to deliver worldclass mental health services and lead innovation in patient care. We encourage applications from candidates in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Applicants nearing completion of training from Australia and New Zealand are also encouraged to apply. About the Role Based in Adelaide''s northern metropolitan area, you will provide specialist psychiatric consultation and liaison services to medical and surgical teams. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with complex mental health presentations in the general hospital setting. Responsibilities Provide specialist psychiatric care and expert consultation across hospital and community settings Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment recommendations Lead care planning and collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals Drive continuous quality improvement and uphold the highest standards of patient safety Mentor trainee medical officers and contribute to education programs Collaborate with medical teams to optimise patient outcomes Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and trainees This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture. To be eligible for this position, you must hold a MBBS or equivalent, and appropriate specialist qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award. The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate. About You Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture. You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team. In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role. About Adelaide Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and worldclass cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds "Most Liveable Cities" and "Most Beautiful Cities", Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, awardwinning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here. #J-18808-Ljbffr