Psychiatrist - Forensic and Secure Services MediPeople • QLD, AU
Forensic and Secure Mental Health Services – Brisbane, QLD
The Role
An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a leading Forensic and Secure Mental Health Service in Brisbane.
The service delivers specialist psychiatric care across:
* High Security Inpatient Service (70 beds)
* Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (34 beds)
* Extended Forensic Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit (20 beds)
* Prison Mental Health Service
* Statewide Mental Health Intellectual Disability Service
You will provide clinical leadership within the High Security Inpatient Service, ensuring high-quality, safe, and coordinated mental health care delivered by a skilled multidisciplinary workforce.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide senior clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary forensic mental health team
* Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care in a secure setting
* Ensure effective risk management for patients, staff, and visitors
* Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Contribute to efficient utilisation of clinical and operational resources
* Participate in performance development and 1:1 professional review processes
About You
You will be a motivated and experienced psychiatrist with a strong interest in forensic and secure mental health services.
Key Capabilities & Experience
* Fellowship of the RANZCP (or equivalent eligibility)
* Demonstrated clinical expertise in forensic mental health care
* Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary clinical teams
* Strong understanding of contemporary mental health service delivery in secure environments
Why This Role?
o Work within a highly specialised forensic service
o Opportunity to shape service delivery and clinical standards
o Brisbane location with strong professional and lifestyle appeal
o Competitive Staff Specialist remuneration and public health benefits
o Package of $400,000 - $525,000 per annum
o Several opportunities available throughout South-East Queensland
o Flexible working conditions and excellent career progression pathways
o Highly desirable locations available
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