Consultant Psychiatrists – Adult Inpatient Unit (Weekend Locum) Posted 1 month ago. Reference: 210634.
A health service on the NSW/VIC border is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to provide weekend locum coverage for an adult inpatient mental health unit throughout 2026. This role involves onsite clinical coverage during the day with on‑call support outside of those hours, within a well‑supported multidisciplinary inpatient environment.
Key Details
Department:
Mental Health – Adult Inpatient Unit
Setting:
24‑bed locked inpatient unit with 3 Intensive Care Area (ICA) beds
Support:
Registrar support 08:30 – 12:30 on Saturday and Sunday
Payment:
$2,500 per day
Accommodation:
Provided
Travel:
Car hire (approval required) or reimbursement for own vehicle at ATO rates
Shift Structure
Onsite: 08:30 – 14:00 daily
On‑call: Phone support after 14:00
Weekend block: 08:30 Saturday – 08:30 Monday
Weekend Blocks (May–Oct 2026)
13/06/2026 – 15/06/2026: $2500/day
04/07/2026 – 06/07/2026: $2500/day
08/08/2026 – 10/08/2026: $2500/day
15/08/2026 – 17/08/2026: $2500/day
22/08/2026 – 24/08/2026: $2500/day
05/09/2026 – 07/09/2026: $2500/day
26/09/2026 – 28/09/2026: $2500/day
03/10/2026 – 05/10/2026: $2500/day
10/10/2026 – 12/10/2026: $2500/day
17/10/2026 – 19/10/2026: $2500/day
Benefits
Available weekend blocks across May to October 2026.
Short onsite hours with 08:30–14:00 clinical presence, followed by phone on‑call for a manageable workload.
Travel and accommodation provided.
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