Job Description

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Major Hospital | Regional NSW

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Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time | Staff Specialist / VMO

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An opportunity is available for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a major public hospital and well-established mental health service in regional New South Wales.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to join a supportive, multidisciplinary service where you can make a genuine difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and their families.

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The Chance

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You will join an experienced team providing specialist assessment and treatment to children and young people presenting with a broad range of mental health conditions.

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The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), community services and hospital-based programs, with scope to develop areas of clinical interest.

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You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, allied health and other specialist clinicians.

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The position offers:

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- Permanent full-time or part-time employment
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- Staff Specialist or VMO appointment options
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- Well-established Child & Adolescent Mental Health service
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- Supportive and experienced consultant and multidisciplinary team
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- Opportunities for clinical leadership and service development
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- Teaching and supervision opportunities
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- Access to professional development, education and research
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- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
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- Participation in an on-call roster, with arrangements discussed during the recruitment process
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Benefits

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- Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience
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- Salary packaging and attractive public health employment benefits
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- Generous annual leave and professional development/study leave
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- Access to ongoing CPD and education opportunities
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- Generous relocation assistance
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- Support with AHPRA registration and credentialing for international candidates
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- Supportive working environment with strong multidisciplinary collaboration
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- Excellent chance for career progression and leadership
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- Genuine prospect to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families
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- Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle with more affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings and excellent community amenities
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About You

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To be considered, you will have:

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- FRANZCP and specialist registration with AHPRA in Psychiatry, or eligibility for specialist registration
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- Certificate of Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or substantial experience in the specialty
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- Demonstrated experience working with children and adolescents across community and/or hospital settings
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- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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- Commitment to quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice
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Internationally trained psychiatrists who are assessed as substantially comparable by RANZCP are encouraged to enquire.

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Why Regional NSW?

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Trade the city commute for a better quality of life while continuing to work within a major hospital and established specialist mental health service.

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Regional NSW offers an excellent combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle, with access to beautiful natural surroundings, outdoor activities, strong local communities and a more relaxed pace of living.

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If you are looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued and you can have a lasting impact on the lives of young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.

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For more information please reach out to [email protected]

📌 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Major Hospital | Regional NSW (New South Wales)
🏢 Mediix
📍 New South Wales