VMO- Psychiatry Intellectual Disability & Mental Health

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist for a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) role specialising in Intellectual Disability & Mental Health, based in regional New South Wales.

This is a unique opportunity to work within an innovative consultancy model of care, delivering specialist input across telehealth and in-person clinics, while making a meaningful impact in an underserved population.

Your Role

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and management advice for people with intellectual disability and comorbid mental illness

• Work within a consultancy and outreach model, supporting primary care and community providers

• Deliver flexible outpatient clinics (telehealth and face-to-face)

• Liaise with carers, NGOs, disability services, and multidisciplinary teams

• Support capacity building, education, and clinical leadership within the service

• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives

About You

• Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent specialist recognition)

• Eligible or registered with AHPRA as a specialist psychiatrist

• Demonstrated experience in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry

• Interest in rural, outreach, and telepsychiatry models of care

• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

• Commitment to education, supervision, and person-centred care

Lifestyle & Location

Enjoy a regional Australian lifestyle, offering:

• Affordable housing and family-friendly communities

• Excellent schools, cafes, and local amenities

• Easy access to nature, rivers, and outdoor activities

• Strong regional infrastructure and transport links

• A rewarding professional role with genuine community impact

Benefits

• Flexible VMO appointment

• Opportunity to practise in a highly specialised and meaningful area of psychiatry

• Mix of telehealth and on-site clinical work

• Supportive, innovative rural mental health service

• Professional satisfaction from capacity building and service development

International Candidate Pathways

Paragon Medics supports overseas-trained psychiatrists with:

• AHPRA specialist registration guidance

• RANZCP pathway and comparability support

• Visa eligibility assessment and planning

• Relocation and regional settlement advice

• End-to-end support for transitioning into Australian regional practice

About Paragon Medics

Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, supporting you from application to arrival.