Posted 3 days agoAdvance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.About the role The Consultant Psychiatrist performs the functions of a prison medical officer in accordance with the Prisons Act 1981 and is responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment, physical welfare and medical and psychiatric care for allocated patients within WA correctional facilities.The Consultant Psychiatrist is responsible for psychiatric assessment and treatment for allocated patients within WA correctional facilities. He or she supports the operational management, development and delivery of integrated best practice prison mental health services and provides clinical expertise to the Director Health Services and Director Medical Services on matters related to mental health services. The position is accountable for recommending evidence-based improvements, clinical standards and considering best practice to achieve improved mental health outcomes and efficiencies as appropriate.The Consultant Psychiatrist provides clinical input to mental health care operations as well as providing clinical input on mental health needs analysis delivered by health operations and reviewing and recommending medical standards, clinical standards (including drug regimens) and evidence based clinical improvements. The role also provides leadership and governance to deliver evidence-based high-quality prison-based specialist mental health care.The Consultant Psychiatrist provides high level clinical and strategic leadership to prison mental health services, maintaining an expert awareness of industry research, trends, issues and developments in relation to mental health.Benefits and OpportunitiesFlexible working arrangementsCareer pathway opportunitiesLearning and development opportunity programsHealth and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible)Why join the team? When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.Want to find out more about this role? To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:Applications must be received beforeThursday, 26 March 2026 at 4:30pm.About Department of Justice WA Bentley, WA, AustraliaGovernment & DefenceWe support the community, government, judiciary and Parliament by providing access to high quality justice, legal and corrective services, information and products.Explore more Medical Specialists jobs in Perth with upfront salary details.#J-18808-Ljbffr