Staff Specialist — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney seeks a Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to deliver high-quality diagnostic and consultative services within CAMHS and to participate in teaching, research and admin activities.

The role involves clinical assessment and treatment of outpatients and inpatients, with an emphasis on academic practice and continuous professional development. Child protection policies apply.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA or eligible for registration.
• Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent specialist recognition.
• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry within hospital/community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic and consultative services in CAMHS.
• Participate in teaching, research, and quality improvement activities.
• Assess, manage and treat outpatients and inpatients at Rivendell Unit and CAMHS teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Outpatients and inpatients

Teaching and supervision

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Certificate in Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent

AHPRA-registered Medical Practitioner

Job description

NSW Health in Sydney seeks a Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to deliver high-quality diagnostic and consultative services within CAMHS and to participate in teaching, research and admin activities.

The role involves clinical assessment and treatment of outpatients and inpatients, with an emphasis on academic practice and continuous professional development. Child protection policies apply.