Psychiatrists are physicians who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. While psychoanalysis is still practiced, most psychiatrists today provide a wide range of biological, psychotherapeutic, and psychosocial treatments tailored to the specific needs of the patient. Psychiatrists also serve as the medical experts for the mind/brain/body interface.
Like other medical conditions, mental illnesses can range from relatively mild and self-limiting conditions to severe and life-threatening disorders. Psychiatrists treat mental illness which encompasses conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and personality disorders.
Psychiatry uses all aspects of the biopsychosocial model and as such focuses holistically on the patient's body and mind. It is an important speciality with approximately one in five Australians suffering from a mental disorder.
There are a number of different specialty areas in psychiatry. Some different types of specialised psychiatrists include:
You can view the latest jobs available for doctors in psychiatry on Global Medical Careers below.
Great career opportuntity for Oncology Reg/ Adv Trainee
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Beautiful regional town, just under 2 hrs from Melbourne
Tasmania's unspoilt beauty on your doorstep
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Lead a high performing Emergency Department
Beautiful countryside Victoria under 2 hrs from Melbourne
This is a replacement post within the Argyll and Bute HSCP due to retirement. The post is devoted to the further development of services for individuals experiencing problematic drug and/or alcohol use and offers an opportunity to work with a small group of committed clinicians who deliver an e ... view to see more
Terrific opportunity to join a supportive team in a high performing Emergency Department
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Beautiful regional town, just under 2 hrs from Melbourne
Join an exciting expanding health service!
Fantastic regional health service in VIC two hours from Melbourne
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Generous Salary Sacrificing + Benefits | Leading Mental Health Service | High-quality lifestyle and beautiful beaches
Consultant Psychiatrist in Specialist Mental Health services AOD services, Consultation Liaison, Eating Disorder programs
Multidisciplinary mental health service | Contemporary community based services
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State of the art facility, Queensland's Great Barrier Reef
State of the art facility, Queensland's Great Barrier Reef
Metro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro S ...
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health out ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: The Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs ...
Psychiatrist and Child Psychiatrist, France
Specialist in paediatrics, Sweden
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) About us: Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main ref ...
Are you a qualified Medical Officer looking to start or continue your career in Psychiatry? Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) for Psychiatry Registrar - Principal House Officer (PHO) positions within Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services (GCMHSS). If deemed suitable, your details ...
Are you a qualified Medical Officer looking to start or continue your career in Psychiatry? Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) for Psychiatry Registrar - Principal House Officer (PHO) positions within Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services (GCMHSS). If deemed suitable, your details ...
About the role Provide clinical leadership and speciality psychiatry services to CYMHS (Redcliffe & Caboolture) and to contribute to the overall development and quality of an integrated and recovery orientated Mental Health Service. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate t ...
About the role Provide assessment and treatment to consumers with mental disorders within Metro North Mental Health facilities. The Staff Psychiatrist may have primary responsibility with a specific service team and will be flexible to provide support to assist with leave cover. Assist the relevant ...
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives ) About us: Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Centr ...
About the role Provide clinical leadership and clinical governance to the Forensic and Secure Services, Mental Health and Specialised Services including the High Security Inpatient Service, Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit, Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Prison Mental H ...
A chance to use your diverse skills to serve an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community