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National Locums is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work across various health services in Queensland, including metro and regional locations. The role provides psychiatric services such as assessments, treatment planning and consultation with multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities are available across General Adult, Older Persons, Inpatient, Community and Forensic psychiatry. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric assessments, providing inpatient and outpatient treatment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families, supervising 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, recent experience in Australian public mental health settings, strong communication and leadership skills, and FRANZCP or an equivalent qualification. Flexible short or long-term locum contracts are available, with paid travel and accommodation where applicable, competitive rates of $2,000 to $2,500 per day, and dedicated recruitment consultant support.