At Prescript Recruitment, we are dedicated to tackling Australia’s doctor shortage, especially in underserved regional and remote areas. This exciting telepsychiatry opportunity is ideal for psychiatrists seeking flexibility, impactful work, and concierge-level support. Whether you’re looking to explore private practice or add to your existing workload, this role offers the perfect blend of professional growth and work-life balance.
We work on behalf of health services to connect talented psychiatrists with meaningful opportunities. Join us and make a difference, either with this position or by becoming part of our thriving community of doctors.
The Position
Become part of a dedicated network of psychiatrists who provide care through a collaborative, innovative telehealth model. This role allows you to focus on patient care while benefiting from full operational and administrative support. You can work remotely from anywhere in Australia or from one of the available office locations (Perth & Sydney), tailoring your practice to suit your lifestyle. With just a minimum commitment of one day per week, this opportunity offers the perfect balance of flexibility and meaningful impact.
Dates Available
This role is flexible to suit your needs. You can start at a time that aligns with your schedule and commit to a minimum of one day per week, with the option to increase hours if desired.
Benefits Provided
Join a Collaborative Community: Work alongside a network of psychiatrists who share insights, provide second opinions, and offer peer support through regular meetings and communication.
Competitive Compensation: Be rewarded for your expertise with a highly competitive remuneration package.
Focus on Patient Care: Step into a consultant role, enabling you to efficiently see more patients and enhance the capacity of the broader primary care workforce.
Flexible Work Locations: Provide care from the comfort of your home or work alongside peers at a dedicated office location (Perth & Sydney).
Hassle-Free Administration: Focus on what you do best—psychiatry—while a dedicated team handles triaging, scheduling, patient coordination, and pre-assessment preparation.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Be part of the rapidly growing telehealth field, gaining valuable experience in innovative and efficient care delivery.
Professional Growth: Enjoy ongoing opportunities to upskill and specialise in areas such as general psychiatry, ADHD, or ASD.
Strong and Diverse Referral Networks: from GP’s, hospital health networks, government, private health insurers and medico-legal.
Make a Difference: Help improve access to mental healthcare for underserved communities, reducing barriers such as long wait times and high costs.
Support That Goes Beyond Placement: As part of the Prescript community, you’ll receive continuous support, whether in this role or other locum, telehealth, or permanent opportunities that suit your needs.
What We Require From You
Current AHPRA Specialist Registration.
Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
Availability to work a minimum of one day per week with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
Why Work With Prescript Recruitment?
At Prescript, we offer more than just placements—we create lasting partnerships and a supportive community for doctors. As a recruitment specialist focused on regional, rural, and remote healthcare, we provide:
First-in-Line Opportunities: With our established relationships and niche expertise, we place doctors in the best locum, telehealth, and permanent roles across Australia.
Concierge-Level Support: From handling logistics and credentialing to offering personalised career advice, we ensure your seamless and stress-free experience.
Community-Centered Values: We care about the details, building long-term connections and supporting you throughout your career.
Impact-Driven Roles: Every placement improves healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities.
Your Next Steps
Take the next step in your career and join a provider that values your expertise and offers unmatched support, flexibility, and professional growth. We'd love to connect with you if you’re interested in this telepsychiatry role or want to hear about other opportunities.
Contact Nadine Onto, our Senior Recruitment Partner specialising in Psychiatry, Telehealth, and Tailored Projects:
Email: nadine@prescript.com.au
Phone: 0420 641 123
Be perfectly placed for a career that matters. Apply today!
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
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“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”