Consultant Psychiatrist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Assess and manage a wide range of mental health conditions.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and patient needs.

• Manage patients with mood, anxiety, psychotic, personality, and other psychiatric disorders.

• Provide medication management and monitor treatment response and side effects.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments.

• Manage patients experiencing acute psychiatric presentations and crises.

• Provide appropriate psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions within the scope of practice.

• Coordinate care with psychologists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Provide patient and family counselling and education.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as required.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.

• Support continuity of care and appropriate referral where required.

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Support teaching and training activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Psychiatry.

• Fellowship or recognised advanced training in Psychiatry preferred.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Psychiatry.

• Significant experience in the assessment and management of psychiatric and mental health conditions.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Psychiatry and Mental Health.

• Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.

• Medication management.

• Management of acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.

• Risk assessment and crisis management.

• Evidence-based psychiatric treatment.

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent patient and family communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality psychiatric care.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, psychiatric experience, and professional background.