ME Medical Recruitment --- Consultant Psychiatrist – Mental Health Services
Permanent | Full-Time - VISA offered
Western Australia
ME Medical Recruitment is currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a well-established public mental health service in Western Australia. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Psychiatrists looking for a senior clinical leadership role with a strong focus on community and regional mental health care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and service development.
This role is suitable for substantive appointments and is open to internationally trained Psychiatrists eligible for specialist registration in Australia.
The Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide high-level clinical leadership, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult mental health patients across a regional mental health service. The position includes a mix of community-based care, inpatient consultation, outreach and telepsychiatry, and plays a key role in shaping service delivery.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Psychiatry Registrars, RMOs, nursing staff, allied health professionals and Aboriginal health services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatmentDeliver clinical leadership and specialist advice across mental health servicesParticipate in community, inpatient and telehealth service deliverySupport and supervise Psychiatry Registrars and junior medical staffParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service planningContribute to safety, quality improvement and clinical governance activitiesParticipate in ECT governance and statutory reporting (where applicable)Support culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care
Essential Criteria
Eligible for specialist registration with AHPRA (Medical Board of Australia)Fellowship with RANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification(UK CCT, Irish, Canadian RCPSC, American Board, or comparable)Demonstrated experience working as a Consultant / Attending PsychiatristStrong communication and leadership skillsAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamDesirable
Subspecialty interests, teaching or research experienceExperience in regional, rural or community mental health settingsExperience with telepsychiatry or outreach services
What’s On Offer
Competitive consultant-level salary (MP Year 1–9 equivalent)Employer-funded superannuationRelocation assistance may be availableAdditional regional benefits and allowancesSupportive leadership and strong clinical governanceOpportunity to make a meaningful impact in regional mental health
International Candidates Welcome
ME Medical Recruitment has extensive experience supporting UK, Irish, NZ, Canadian and USA Psychiatrists through:
Specialist pathway assessmentsAHPRA registrationVisa and migration guidanceRelocation and onboarding support
Apply Now
If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding role in Western Australia, we would love to hear from you.
About ME Medical Recruitment
ME Medical Recruitment is a Medical Recruitment Agency with over 16 years of experience placing doctors into Public and Private Hospitals and Medical Centers Australia wide. We assist with the complex process of AHPRA Registration and pathways into Australia and walk you through the whole process until you commence work here. If the above advertised role is not of interest to you however you would still like to work here, please contact us, we have many unadvertised roles also.