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National Locums is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work across various health services in Queensland, with flexible locum opportunities in metro and regional locations. The role involves providing psychiatric assessments, treatment planning and consultation with multidisciplinary teams across General Adult, Older Persons, Inpatient, Community and Forensic psychiatry, depending on expertise and preference. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and treatment for inpatients and outpatients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families, providing leadership and supervision to junior medical staff if required, following hospital policies and best practice guidelines, and contributing to discharge planning and ongoing care strategies. Applicants must hold current AHPRA Specialist Registration in Psychiatry, have recent experience in Australian public mental health settings, demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, and hold FRANZCP or an equivalent qualification. The position offers flexible short or long-term contracts, competitive rates of AUD 2,000 to AUD 2,500 per day depending on experience and location, paid travel and accommodation where applicable, metro and regional opportunities, and dedicated recruitment consultant support. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some roles offering flexibility for rostered after-hours.