Child & Youth Psychiatrist – Cairns CAMHS (In/Outpatient)

Head Medical; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 435,000 - 512,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for roles in Child and Youth Mental Health at Cairns Hospital. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in mental health services, the ability to manage complex cases, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a competitive salary package of up to AUD$512,000 and the opportunity to live in a stunning tropical location with high-quality education and housing options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stunning tropical location

Excellent schools and housing

Qualifications

• Registered as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellow of FRANZCP or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
• Manage patients with complex treatment needs.
• Lead within a multidisciplinary mental health clinical team.
• Establish partnerships with medical practitioners and service providers.
• Provide clinical teaching to medical staff and students.

Skills

Experience in mental health clinical services

Ability to manage complex mental health needs

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Partnership with non-mental health practitioners

Clinical teaching experience

Education

Registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia

Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for roles in Child and Youth Mental Health at Cairns Hospital. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in mental health services, the ability to manage complex cases, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a competitive salary package of up to AUD$512,000 and the opportunity to live in a stunning tropical location with high-quality education and housing options.