Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Persons
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- New South Wales
- Role Type
- Contract
- Salary
- Up to AU$2750 per day
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Visiting Medical Officer
A coastal New South Wales mental health service is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide locum support across their adult mental health teams in a Visiting Medical Officer capacity.
Service Info
The Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) service is a specialist inpatient service providing comprehensive psychiatric care for adults aged 65+ with moderate to severe mental health conditions. The unit is a dedicated approximately 15-bed facility within the Wyong Mental Health Centre, operating 24/7 as part of Central Coast Local Health District. The service offers multidisciplinary care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care planning for conditions such as mood disorders, psychosis, and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Patients are managed collaboratively by a team of psychiatrists, nurses, and allied health professionals, with a strong focus on involving families and carers in treatment and supporting recovery within a structured inpatient environment.
Location Info
Located within a scenic coastal region of NSW known for its beaches, waterways, and relaxed lifestyle. The area offers a balance of natural beauty, modern amenities, and a welcoming community atmosphere-ideal for locum doctors seeking meaningful work in a picturesque setting. Excellent transport links provide easy access to Sydney while maintaining a calmer, coastal pace of life.
Rates
$2,750 per day - V Money
Dates
08 June 2026 - 08 July 2026 (0.4 FTE)
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