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?
Work within a
highly specialised forensic service
Opportunity to shape service delivery and clinical standards
Brisbane location with strong professional and lifestyle appeal
Competitive Staff Specialist remuneration and public health benefits
Package of $400,000 - $525,000 per annum
Several opportunities available throughout South-East Queensland
Flexible working conditions and excellent career progression pathways
Highly desirable locations available
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