Description

A boutique private mental health service in Melbourne’s western growth corridor is seeking experienced Psychiatrists for in-patient care. Enjoy rapid access to inpatient beds, genuine clinical influence, and the opportunity to develop new programs without the layers of corporate bureaucracy found in larger institutions.

About the Hospital

• A 45+ bed private mental health hospital, with a strong team of Psychiatrists working across disciplines
• Warm, homely aesthetic offering a welcoming environment for patients and clinicians
• Fast admissions process, with patients being able to be admitted within 24-48 hours
• Direct, ongoing access to the hospital’s owners and senior management – a level of influence rarely available in larger institutions
• Well-established inpatient addiction program and general adult mental health , alongside a genuine commitment to growing broader mental health services
• A stable, tenured team – many clinicians and nursing team have been with the hospital for 10+ years, reflecting very low staff turnover

Clinical Services & Facilities

• All patients accommodated in private rooms
  Separate AOD and general adult mental health wards, supporting focused, safety-conscious care tailored to each patient group
  Comprehensive services including access to an allied health team, day programs for AOD and addiction recovery, and ECT and TMS.

The Opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist

• Help develop, grow and lead new inpatient programs in an area of interest to you
• Work alongside an engaged leadership team in an environment well suited to innovative models of care
• Outpatient consulting rooms available for psychiatrists admitting patients and wishing to grow their private practice, with full administrative and billing support provided
• Ideal for established psychiatrists who value clinical autonomy and want greater influence over the services they deliver

Further Details

• Expand your existing Psychiatry private practice with a private inpatient opportunity
• Outpatient consulting rooms available to support further practice growth
• Strong multidisciplinary team with excellent administrative and clinical support
• DWS location, suitable for doctors with 19AB restrictions

Requirements

• Consultant with FRANZCP and Specialist registration with AHPRA
• Preferred experience with inpatient admissions and a network of patient referrals

How to Apply for Consultant Psychiatrist Vacancy – Private Inpatient Hospital
For further details, contact Antoinette on 450 534 764 or info@alecto.com.au

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Suitable applicants will be offered a private meeting with the Hospital CEO and Owner to discuss career options.

About Alecto Australia

Alecto Australia is a specialist medical recruitment agency with offices in Australia and The UK. Alecto Australia recruits doctors, including psychiatrists, GPs, and other specialists, for roles across Australia. Alecto Australia works with doctors relocating from overseas as well as doctors already practising in Australia. Alecto Australia helps doctors find roles that offer greater clinical autonomy, leadership opportunities, and career progression. Alecto Australia supports candidates through the recruitment process, including guidance on registration, relocation, and career planning for doctors moving to Australia