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Psychiatry

MedRecruit Limited • Morisset, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Forensic Mental Health

Location:Morisset Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District (HNE Health), NSW, Australia

Employment Type:Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours negotiable)

Salary:Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available

About the Role

Morisset Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and committed Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist to join its specialist forensic mental health team. This role involves providing psychiatric care to individuals within the forensic mental health system, including those under legal orders or requiring secure inpatient treatment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering comprehensive forensic psychiatric assessments and treatment
  • Working within secure inpatient units and liaising with legal, correctional, and community services
  • Contributing to risk assessment, legal reporting, and court liaison
  • Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to forensic psychiatry education
  • Supporting service development and promoting trauma-informed, culturally safe practices

Why Morisset?

Morisset offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialised forensic setting within a peaceful lakeside community:

  • Environment: Located near Lake Macquarie, surrounded by bushland and nature reserves
  • Accessibility: Easy access to Newcastle, the Central Coast, and Sydney
  • Professional community: A well-established forensic service with strong links to statewide networks and academic institutions

This is an ideal opportunity for psychiatrists with an interest in forensic mental health, legal interface, and complex case management, within a supportive and secure clinical environment.

Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.

, This is a well-established psychiatric hospital located in New South Wales (NSW), 45 km South West of Newcastle.

The hospital has been providing specialist psychiatric care to its patients for over 100 years.

Location information

Located in a small lakeside suburb of NSW, this hospital provides a great opportunity to escape the hustle of the city.

Newcastle is around a one hour’s drive north of the hospital, whilst an hour and a half’s drive in the opposite direction will see you in Sydney and its world famous harbour.

Activities and features within the region include:

• Visit Australia’s largest salt water lagoon
• Take a day trip to the beautiful Caves Beach
• Experience the stunning views surrounding the area on a scenic helicopter flight
• Hike, bike or stroll at the National Park
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