Medicare has recently reinstated bulk-billed regional and rural telepsychiatry loadings, allowing communities across Australia access to critical mental health services. There is now a huge demand for Consultant Psychiatrists to provide telehealth services for those in need.
Prescript is helping two of our telehealth clients find multiple Psychiatrists for General Adult consultations on an ongoing, part or full-time basis. If you are a Psychiatrist looking to maximise your earnings, working as little as 5 hours per week around your current commitments, whilst providing valuable services to Australian communities, we’d love to hear from you.
The Positions
Prescript is looking for up to 10 committed Psychiatrists who can offer 5 hours per week telepsychiatry services from the comfort of their home (or anywhere!). Appointments can be booked on an individual basis, after hours or over weekends, providing you with the flexibility to work around your full-time commitments, whilst making $371 per appointment or above.
There is a large backlog of patients waiting to be seen and appointments can be booked with very little notice. The majority of appointments will be 45-minute initial consultations, with time allocated for reporting and the opportunity to book follow-up appointments should they be necessary.
Working with a support team and excellent, easy-to-use software, the stress of managing your workload or processing Medicare billings is taken away from you. Referrals can be made to their in-house psychologists, GPs, or allied health.
If you have additional training or interest in ADHD, there is the opportunity to provide longer ADHD consultations with additional remuneration, up to $600 per appointment. Click here to find out more about the ADHD Psychiatry position. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychiatrists looking to increase their private practice contributions in a long-term and secure telepsychiatry role, positions will fill up fast so please get in touch as soon as possible to register your interest.
Doctors currently under moratorium are encouraged to apply.
We would really appreciate you passing this on to colleagues who might be interested if you are unavailable – please provide Max’s details and he will be in touch ASAP.
To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):
0451 828 615 // max@prescript.com.au
Dates Available
➝ ASAP start with ongoing dates. Work as little as 5 hours per week or transition to fully telehealth-based practice.
Monday – Sunday services including after hours. Book as little as one appointment at a time.
If this is something you are considering for the long term to give you that work/life balance, please speak with Max Drakeley for a professional overview of the roles.
0451 828 615 // max@prescript.com.au
The Benefits
★ Completely remote, work-from-home (or anywhere) telepsychiatry opportunity
★ Ideal for doctors looking to increase their earnings around their full-time commitments, or doctors currently on extended leave looking to maintain their practice skills and increase their income
★ $371-$475 per consultation (roughly 45 minutes – 1 hour), $600 per ADHD appointment. Excellent remuneration without the requirement to travel.
★ Detailed training for the roles - these health services will work with you to show you how their systems work, and will give you the tools to work independently and confidently from your home
★ Excellent back-room support and clear referral structure with the opportunity to review cases with directors of Psychiatry if required.
★ in addition to General Adult consultations, there are opportunities for Child Psychiatrists and opportunities for ADHD Specialists
Who We’re Looking For
✓ FRANZCP
✓ AHPRA Specialist Registration
✓ You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or relevant work visa
✓ Additional Specialist training in other fields of Psychiatry (ADHD) desirable but not essential
Sound Like You?
Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner) to find out more about Telepsychiatry opportunities.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Max on 0451 828 615
Email max@prescript.com.au
Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’
Next Steps with Prescript
At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:
◼️ The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.
◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.
◼️ The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’
◼️ The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting.
About Max Drakeley
I’m Max Drakeley - Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent Specialist Doctor positions across Australia. My genuine interest, passion, and knowledge within the hospital and healthcare industry means I am able to provide a highly tailored service to doctors and health services.
I focus on listening to and understanding the needs of everyone I work with. This allows me to place doctors in positions that perfectly suit their requirements, and provide health services with well-informed and competent doctors, so they can operate at a higher capacity and under less stress.
When not providing solutions to doctors and communities Australia-wide, I love to cook, travel, and spend time with my dog, Monty, and my partner at my home on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. I’m a science nerd at heart and spend my spare time as an editor and author for a cutting-edge Biology magazine for year-12 and undergraduate students.
Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team
We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️
◼️RECRUITMENT
James Hill, Nicola Speer, Rebecca Doyle, Nadine Onto, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston & Paul Tillman. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.
◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES
Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.
◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS
Stef McLaughlin, Lee Kabigting, Marcia Beere & Melissa Crane. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.
◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS
Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.
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