Consultant Psychiatrist – Addiction Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine
Regional Queensland | Coastal Lifestyle | Sunshine & Career Balance
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience or interest in Addiction Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine to join a leading regional mental health service in Queensland.
General Adult Psychiatrists with Addiction Psychiatry experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive multidisciplinary Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs service while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle and year‐round sunshine.
Location
Located in a thriving regional Queensland city enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine annually, this region offers an enviable lifestyle with easy access to:
* Beautiful beaches
* Waterfront dining and entertainment precincts
* Outdoor attractions including
* Riverbank parklands
* Coastal recreation areas
* Nearby island destinations
The Area Also Offers
* Excellent public and private schools
* Strong arts and cultural scene
* Access to national parks and scenic hinterland regions
* Affordable living with a relaxed coastal atmosphere
This is an ideal location for professionals and families seeking both career opportunity and lifestyle balance.
This Major Regional Health Service
* Has approximately 331 beds
* Is the largest hospital in the region
* Delivers comprehensive specialist and tertiary‐level healthcare services
The Mental Health Alcohol And Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) provides specialist care to a catchment population exceeding 250,000 people, delivering services across:
* Adult Mental Health
* Addiction Psychiatry
* Alcohol and Other Drugs services
* Community and inpatient mental health care
The Service Maintains Strong Affiliations With
* Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
* The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School
* Specialist mental health services throughout Southeast Queensland
The Department Has a Strong Commitment To
* Education and registrar training
* Clinical governance and service development
* Multidisciplinary and patient‐centred care
You Will
* Deliver specialist Addiction Psychiatry and General Adult Psychiatry services
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Contribute to education, supervision, and mentoring
* Participate in service innovation and quality improvement initiatives
* Support patients with complex mental health and substance use presentations
* Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
OR
* Equivalent specialist qualification eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA
Psychiatrists With
* Addiction Psychiatry experience
* General Adult Psychiatry backgrounds with addiction interest
* SIMG pathway eligibility
are encouraged to apply.
* Coastal Queensland lifestyle with year‐round sunshine
* Diverse and rewarding Addiction Psychiatry practice
* Supportive multidisciplinary team culture
* Strong teaching and professional development environment
* Excellent balance between career progression and lifestyle
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