Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS)

Paragon Medics Pty; Albany; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Permanent part-time 0.6 FTE

Manageable caseloads

Professional development

Clinical leadership

Relocation incentives

Outstanding lifestyle

Job summary

Paragon Medics Pty is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist focusing on Child & Adolescent Mental Health in Western Australia. The role is permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) across community and inpatient settings with a coastal lifestyle in Albany.

You will lead clinical care, mentor trainees and contribute to education, research and service development while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the RANZCP and specialist registration in Psychiatry in Australia or eligible via an approved pathway.
• Extensive clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
• Strong skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities.
• Experience in clinical leadership, supervision and medical education.
• Ability to support regional service delivery, including travel or telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for ages 0–18 across community and inpatient settings.
• Support early intervention, evidence-based treatment and improved outcomes for youth and families.
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment.
• Support clinical governance and service development across CAMHS.
• Collaborate with GPs, paediatricians, allied health and community services.
• Supervise and mentor medical students, junior doctors and registrars.
• Contribute to education, research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide specialist consultation to general practitioners.
• Support regional service delivery, including outreach and telehealth as appropriate.
• Participation in regional on-call and ECT rosters is negotiable.

Skills

Fellowship of the RANZCP

Specialist registration Australia

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical leadership

Telehealth

Education supervision

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health | Western Australia

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity | 0.6 FTE | Coastal Lifestyle | UK Applicants Welcome

An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health to join an established regional mental health service in, Western Australia.

This role offers the opportunity to provide specialist psychiatric care to children and adolescents across community and inpatient settings, contribute to clinical leadership and medical education, and work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

With manageable caseloads, flexible sessional arrangements and the opportunity to enjoy Australia's stunning southern coastline, this is an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists seeking a rewarding career move and an exceptional lifestyle.

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration

• Permanent part-time position: 0.6 FTE

• Manageable caseloads: Focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

• Professional development: Access to education, training, research and ongoing clinical development

• Clinical leadership: Opportunities to contribute to service development and clinical governance

• Relocation and regional benefits: Potential financial, housing and other regional incentives, subject to eligibility

• Outstanding lifestyle: Beautiful beaches, coastal walks, wineries and a welcoming regional community

The Role

You will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents aged 0-18 across community and inpatient settings throughout the Great Southern region.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, you will support early intervention, evidence-based treatment and improved mental health outcomes for young people and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment

• Supporting clinical governance and service development across Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

• Collaboration with GPs, paediatricians, allied health professionals and community services

• Supervising and mentoring medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry registrars

• Contributing to education, research and quality improvement initiatives

• Providing specialist consultation to general practitioners

• Supporting regional service delivery, including outreach and telehealth where appropriate

Participation in the regional mental health on-call and electroconvulsive therapy rosters is negotiable.

What We're Looking For

• Fellowship of the RANZCP, with specialist registration in Psychiatry in Australia, or eligibility through an approved specialist registration pathway

• Extensive clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

• Strong skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and biological and psychotherapeutic interventions

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

• Experience in clinical leadership, supervision and medical education

• Ability to support regional service delivery, including travel or telehealth where required

Psychiatrists holding MRCPsych (UK) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Psychiatry who are eligible for specialist registration through the expedited specialist pathway are encouraged to enquire.

Please note that this opportunity is not available to Specialist International Medical Graduates requiring a supervised practice placement through the specialist college assessment pathway.

Why Albany?

Imagine combining a rewarding consultant role with the lifestyle of Western Australia's spectacular southern coastline.

Albany offers pristine beaches, scenic coastal trails, a vibrant food and wine scene and a welcoming, family-friendly community.Enjoy outdoor adventures, excellent local amenities and a more relaxed pace of life while continuing to make a meaningful difference to the mental health of children and young people.

For psychiatrists considering a move from the UK, Albany offers an opportunity to experience regional Australian living while developing your specialist career in a supportive clinical environment.