Part-Time Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist - Impactful Care

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring & career development

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU). The role focuses on delivering evidence-based psychiatric care to young people aged 12–25 and their families within an inpatient setting.

The appointment is 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) with an ongoing contract from 11 January 2027. Qualified psychiatrists will hold AHPRA registration, FRANZCP or equivalent, and RANZCP CATO in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, plus a current Working with

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner in Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• RANZCP Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of triage and access systems to tertiary mental health services.
• Experience with liaison psychiatry settings, including in-reach to the emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality psychiatric services to young consumers in the Inpatient Unit.
• Collaborate with families and support networks.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement within ICYMHS.

Skills

Clinical psychiatry

Liaison psychiatry

Adolescent psychiatry

Inpatient teamwork

Education

MBBS with Australian registration

FRANZCP or equivalent

RANZCP CATO in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

WWC Check

Job description

Austin Health in Melbourne seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (AIPU). The role focuses on delivering evidence-based psychiatric care to young people aged 12–25 and their families within an inpatient setting.

The appointment is 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) with an ongoing contract from 11 January 2027. Qualified psychiatrists will hold AHPRA registration, FRANZCP or equivalent, and RANZCP CATO in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, plus a current Working with