Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Key Highlights

Exciting Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist Opportunity: Join a skilled and dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive mental health care to young people aged 0-18 and their families.

Exceptional Career Progression: Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities, including support for early career specialists transitioning into public health roles.

Applicants expecting Fellowship within the next three months are encouraged to apply.

Outstanding Lifestyle Location: Work in the beautiful Sutherland Shire, offering an enviable lifestyle less than an hour from Sydney's city center.

This health service is a leading provider of integrated healthcare, delivering high-quality mental health services across diverse urban and suburban communities.

Its multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) operate within hospitals and the community, providing a range of care options tailored to meet the needs of a culturally diverse population.

With a strong focus on collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment, the service fosters an inclusive workplace that reflects and supports its community.

As a Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you will:

• Deliver expert care to community clients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and fellow psychiatrists.


• Provide clinical governance for the CAMHS team, ensuring high standards of patient care.


• Offer consultation to emergency, pediatric, and other hospital departments regarding young patients.


• Participate in an after-hours CAMHS on-call roster, providing specialist advice to clinicians across the network.


• Engage in teaching activities, including the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.


• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development programs.

Competitive Salary Package: Enjoy a generous remuneration package with incentives for career progression.

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional growth through teaching, research, and leadership roles.


• Comprehensive support for continuing medical education and study leave.


• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in a state-of-the-art facility.


• Work-life balance supported by flexible part-time arrangements and thoughtful rostering practices.


• Access to generous salary packaging options and additional perks, such as fitness passports.

Qualifications:

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).


• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent specialist recognition, with subspecialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality child and adolescent mental health care.


• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and professional development.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.


• A dedication to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a public health setting.

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career and personal well-being.

We believe in creating meaningful careers and supporting a fulfilling lifestyle.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!