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Part time Consultant Psychiatrist 13 March 2024 Location: Penrith and Blue Mountains, NSWFrequency: 3 - 5 full days per monthOverview: Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network is seeking a consultant psychiatrist for its Psychiatry Clinic in Penrith and the Blue Mountains. The clinic is open to those on a low income and will give priority access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Service Model: The clinic operates out of a general practice in Lawson (2 days a month) and also an Aboriginal Health Service in Penrith and Katoomba (total 3 days per month). Bookings, referrals and billings can be handled onsite or remotely by your own private clinic. There is flexibility with this model. Linkages to general practitioners and other health services will be provided by the Nepean Blue Mountains PHN. Remuneration:

• Medicare Rebates (bulk billing only)
• Minimum income guaranteed
• Reasonable mileage or car hire
• Meal allowance
• ‘Absence from practice’ allowance to cover reasonable travel time to and from clinic
• Overnight accommodation allowance provided, if applicable.

Essential Requirements:

• Fellow of the RANZCP
• Experience with, or demonstrated capacity to work with Aboriginal patients
• Willingness to undertake Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (provided)
• Willingness to enter into a Service Agreement with NBMPHN. 

For more information or to express your interest please contact Rakesh Patel on 02 4708 8194 or via email

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