Are you a Fellowed Consultant Psychiatrist (FRANZCP) in Australia, seeking a modern, flexible approach to private practice? Mentalzon.com offers a unique opportunity to deliver specialist psychiatric consultations remotely, connecting you with patients across Australia who require your expert care. Leverage our platform to manage your schedule, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on providing high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a sophisticated platform designed to bridge the gap between specialist medical practitioners and patients seeking private mental health services throughout Australia. We empower Consultant Psychiatrists to establish or expand their independent telehealth practice, offering autonomy and a seamless connection to patients, supported by secure technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Specialist Telepsychiatry Services: Conduct comprehensive remote psychiatric assessments, formulate diagnoses (using DSM-5/ICD criteria), and develop evidence-based, patient-centred management plans.
• Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy: Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Australian regulations (including state/territory specific requirements), PBS guidelines, and best practice. Provide or recommend appropriate psychotherapeutic interventions as indicated.
• Liaison and Collaboration: Effectively liaise with referring General Practitioners (GPs), psychologists, and other health professionals involved in the patient's care, ensuring integrated and holistic treatment.
• Maintain Professional Records: Ensure meticulous, confidential, and timely documentation of all patient consultations, medication management, and communications, adhering to the standards of the Medical Board of Australia (MBA), Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) guidelines, and Australian privacy legislation (e.g., Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)).
• Uphold Ethical and Professional Standards: Practice strictly in accordance with the MBA's Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia, RANZCP Code of Ethics, telehealth guidelines, and the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement appropriate management strategies, including crisis intervention plans if necessary, within the scope of remote practice.
• Medicare Compliance: Ensure all services billed through Medicare comply with relevant MBS item number descriptors and requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Registration: Current, unconditional specialist registration as a Psychiatrist with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA), administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Fellowship: Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP).
• Experience: Proven post-fellowship experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist, ideally with some experience in Australian private practice or outpatient settings.
• Medicare Provider Status: Current, unrestricted Medicare provider number enabling access to specialist psychiatry MBS item numbers.
• Prescribing Authority: Full authority to prescribe medications in Australia.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work as a self-employed specialist medical practitioner within Australia.
• Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency in using secure video conferencing platforms, electronic medical records (EMR), electronic prescribing systems, and other digital health tools.
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable, high-speed internet connection and a private, secure, and professional consulting room compliant with confidentiality and telehealth requirements.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Current, appropriate professional indemnity insurance covering private psychiatric practice in Australia, including telehealth.
• Commitment to CPD: Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by RANZCP and MBA.

Desirable Requirements:

• Sub-specialty interests or RANZCP Certificate of Advanced Training (e.g., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Perinatal Psychiatry, Old Age Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry).
• Significant experience in delivering telepsychiatry services.
• Established private practice experience in Australia.
• Experience with a range of psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse patient populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Specialist Basis for Private Practice):

• Maximum Autonomy: Define your own working hours, session lengths, and patient load to suit your professional preferences and lifestyle.
• Location Independence (Australia): Provide specialist consultations remotely from any suitable location within Australia, adhering to all professional and regulatory obligations.
• Private Billing & Medicare: Set your own sessional consultation fees. Patients with valid referrals (e.g., from a GP) will generally be eligible for Medicare rebates for specialist psychiatric services. (Note: Private consultation rates for Psychiatrists in Australia vary considerably based on experience, consultation type, and duration. Typical rates may range from AUD $350 - $600+ per initial or longer consultation).
• Expand Your Reach: Connect with patients across Australia who may have limited access to local specialist psychiatric services, via the Mentalzon.com platform.
• Focus on Clinical Excellence: Our platform aims to streamline administrative aspects, allowing you to concentrate on patient care.
• Secure Technology Support: Access to a secure platform and technical assistance to ensure smooth telehealth delivery.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Express Interest & Profile Creation: Register your interest on Mentalzon.com. You will be guided to create a professional profile detailing your specialist qualifications (FRANZCP), MBA specialist registration details, areas of expertise, Medicare provider information, and consultation approach.
2. Credential Verification: Submit copies of your MBA specialist registration, evidence of FRANZCP, proof of identity, and details of your professional indemnity insurance.
3. Onboarding: Our team will review your credentials and, upon successful verification, guide you through an onboarding process.
4. Define Your Availability: Set your consultation hours and preferences for patient interaction.
5. Commence Consultations: Begin receiving patient referrals/bookings appropriate for your expertise. Manage all aspects of patient care, including clinical decisions, billing (via Medicare and private fees), and follow-up, in accordance with the highest professional standards.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as a Consultant Psychiatrist?

• Shape Your Ideal Practice: Enjoy unparalleled control over your professional life and work-life balance.
• Maintain Clinical Independence: Retain full clinical autonomy in your diagnostic and treatment decisions.
• Transparent Collaboration: Mentalzon.com is designed to support your independent practice. Any platform service fees will be clearly communicated.
• Contribute to Accessible Care: Play a vital role in improving access to specialist psychiatric care for Australians, regardless of their location.

If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist (FRANZCP) in Australia, committed to exceptional patient care and ethical practice, and wish to explore the benefits of a sophisticated telepsychiatry platform, we invite you to connect with Mentalzon.com.

Note: Current, unconditional specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent recognized specialist status) are mandatory to practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Australia and to be listed on this platform. This opportunity is for self-employed specialist medical practitioners. You are responsible for ensuring full compliance with all professional, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements for psychiatric practice in Australia, including those set by the MBA, RANZCP, Ahpra, the National Law, Medicare, and relevant privacy and medicines legislation.