Psychiatrist jobs in Lismore, NSW

Psychiatrist work in Lismore, NSW

Psychiatrist roles in Lismore, NSW sit within elevated demand driven partly by ongoing disaster recovery needs. Trauma, AOD, and complex presentations are major service areas. Private practice is active. Youth mental health and community sector roles are consistent. psychiatrist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Psychiatrists complete a medical degree (MBBS) followed by basic physician training and then a five-year specialist training program through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). After completing their Fellowship (FRANZCP), they may subspecialise in areas such as child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or consultation-liaison.

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) delivers public mental health services across the Northern Rivers region, with Lismore Base Hospital as the principal acute facility and community mental health teams based in Lismore and across the region. The LHD covers an area extending from the Queensland border to the Mid North Coast, including Byron Bay, Ballina, and Tweed Heads.

Qualifications typically required

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Completion of RANZCP Fellowship training program
• FRANZCP or equivalent specialist qualification
• AHPRA specialist registration

Key employers in Lismore, NSW

• Northern NSW Local Health District
• Lismore Base Hospital
• headspace Lismore
• North Coast PHN
• Southern Cross University
• EACH
• Uniting (NSW)
• Rous Community Services