Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Acute - Inpatient (LSL Cover)

Eastern Health

1 day ago

United StatesFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Eastern Health as a Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Acute - Inpatient (LSL Cover) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of.

Lead Consultant and Service Manager, whilst working in a dual governance framework with the relevant team.

provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

Requirements

call and recall rosters for after

date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up

date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

Benefits & Compensation

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Eastern Health as a Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Acute - Inpatient (LSL Cover).

Key Skills

PsychiatryClinical leadershipMental health legislationRecovery oriented practiceClinical supervisionCommunication skillsEMR proficiencyECT administrationRisk managementMultidisciplinary team collaboration

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Eastern Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Clinical leadership, Mental health legislation, Recovery oriented practice, Clinical supervision, Communication skills, EMR proficiency, ECT administration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Consultant Psychiatrist provides leadership and management for adult mental health care models while ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act of 2023. They work in collaboration with clinical directors to deliver recovery-oriented care across Eastern Health sites.

Benefits package: Mentor and shadowing program, Study and professional development leave, Fitness passport, Employee assistance program, Flexible working hours, Salary packaging options, Employee benefits scheme, Private health insurance offers. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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