Consultant Psychiatrist | Acute Intervention Service | Emergency Mental Health
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 28 hours
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 8196
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Join a progressive, recovery-oriented mental health service where your subspecialty expertise is valued, supported, and actively matched to service need.
- Deliver rapid mental health assessments in crisis situations
- Work across Emergency Department and community response pathways (PACER)
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment
About the role
Barwon Health MHDAS is a progressive and high-performing service delivering responsive, evidence-based mental health care across acute and community settings.
Join our Emergency Mental Health (EMH) service, providing rapid, high-quality assessment and intervention for consumers presenting in crisis.
Working across the Emergency Department and broader MHAOD Hub, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely access to care and safe clinical decision-making in high-pressure environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide urgent psychiatric assessment and risk management
- Support emergency department and crisis response pathways
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and external partners (including PACER)
What We Are Looking For
You are a decisive and resilient Consultant Psychiatrist who:
- Holds Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
- Has experience in acute or emergency mental health settings
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Alison Taylor | Medical Program Director | Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service (MHDAS)
Email: alison.taylor@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 8731
Application closing date: Wednesday 27, May 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.