Staff Specialist Psychiatrist
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:
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High Security Inpatient Service(70 beds)
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Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Service(34 beds)
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Extended Forensic Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit(20 beds)
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Prison Mental Health Service
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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
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Provide senior clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary forensic mental health team
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Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care in a secure setting
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Ensure effective risk management for patients, staff, and visitors
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Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Contribute to efficient utilisation of clinical and operational resources
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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
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Fellowship of the RANZCP (or equivalent eligibility)
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Demonstrated clinical expertise in forensic mental health care
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Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary clinical teams
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Strong understanding of contemporary mental health service delivery in secure environments
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Excellent communication, leadership, and risk-management skills
Why This Role?
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Work within a highly specialised forensic service
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Opportunity to shape service delivery and clinical standards
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Brisbane location with strong professional and lifestyle appeal
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Competitive Staff Specialist remuneration and public health benefits
