Staff Specialist - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Key Highlights

Exciting Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Opportunity: Join a leading paediatric health network in Sydney, delivering exceptional mental health care to children and adolescents.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in clinical services, research, and education.

Exceptional Career Progression: Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.

Flexible options, including full-time, job share, or part-time roles, are available to suit your career and lifestyle goals.

About the Health Service

This leading paediatric healthcare network provides integrated and specialised care to children and families across multiple hospitals, community health services, and outreach programs.

With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, the network is committed to advancing paediatric mental health services in Australia.

Position Details

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

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  Provide expert medical assessment and management of children and adolescents with complex psychiatric conditions.

  
  


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  Deliver high-quality care as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring evidence-based treatment and family-centred support.

  
  


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  Participate in the supervision of junior medical staff and provide psychiatric consultation to non-medical team members.

  
  


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  Engage in telepsychiatry consultation services, supporting rural and remote mental health teams.

  
  


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  Contribute to research, education, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

  
  


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  Hold admitting rights and be responsible for managing inpatients across mental health wards and other hospital departments.

  
  


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  Participate in on-call rosters as required.

  
  

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration with additional incentives for career progression.


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  Access to state-of-the-art facilities and ongoing professional development opportunities.

  
  


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  Support for research and teaching activities, with study leave provisions available.

  
  


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  A commitment to work-life balance through flexible rostering practices.

  
  


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  Generous salary packaging options, including additional perks such as fitness passports.

  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

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

  
  


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  Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent specialist recognition.

  
  

Essential Skills and Experience:

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  Proven experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with a strong clinical background in paediatric mental health.

  
  


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  Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and communication skills within a multidisciplinary setting.

  
  


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  A commitment to teaching, research, and service improvement.

  
  


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  Experience with psychotherapeutic approaches and the use of psychotropic medications in paediatric psychiatry.

  
  


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  Adaptability to meet the evolving needs of patients, families, and healthcare services.

  
  

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we are dedicated to connecting exceptional medical professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

We prioritise your career growth and well-being, ensuring a fulfilling professional journey.

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