Youth Psychiatrist (527181L1)

Department of Health; Hobart; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 320,000; Part time

Job summary

The Youth Psychiatrist will work within The Team CYMHS, part of the Tasmanian Department of Health, delivering high quality mental health care to infants, children, and young people up to 18 years, and perinatal care for expectant mothers. The role includes leadership, consultation with GPs and other agencies, and supervisory duties for registrars within a multidisciplinary team.

Permanent part-time position with on-call duties, after-hours work, and intrastate travel may be required, all within

Qualifications

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry.
• Current Working with Children Registration preferred.
• Desirable: Driver’s Licence and Supervisor’s Certificate or equivalent.
• Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; or Certificate of Advance Training in Adult Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive psychiatric service for the assigned CYMHS service.
• Act as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers regarding assessment and management of mental health disorders.
• Undertake supervisory responsibilities with Registrars and other medical staff as required.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical assessment

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MD)

Job description

The Team CYMHS

The Team CYMHS is a community-based service that provides a Statewide service for infants, children, and young people up to 18 years, and perinatal mental health service for expectant mothers. Specialist care includes working with young people and children experiencing attachment disorders, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, mental health concerns in pregnancy and following birth, psychosis, severe emotional trauma and adjustment problems and suicide risk and self-harm. For more information about CYMHS please see Child and Youth Mental Health Service | Tasmanian Department of Health

The Role

The youth psychiatrist will work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health service team in delivering high quality mental health care and, in accordance with Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Youth Psychiatrist will:

• Provide a comprehensive psychiatric service for the assigned CYMHS service.
• Act as a consultant to mental health professionals and health service providers including general practitioners and other agencies regarding the assessment and management of individuals with mental health disorders.
• Undertake supervisory responsibilities with Psychiatric Registrars and other medical staff as required/ appropriate.

Position Features:

• Participate in an On Call Roster and undertake call back work
• Work outside normal hours and weekend work, which may include ward round as required
• Intrastate travel may be required

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Hobart Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland. Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance. In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and like the only future worth pursuing.

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you would like to join our team. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3

Salary Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 - $319,701 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award. Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025. In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
• Provision of motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rata
• Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
• Subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $17,483 per annum, pro rata
• Travel and relocation assistance support is available
• Professional development and accelerated pathways
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty (Psychiatry)
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Supervisor’s Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; or
• Certificate of Advance Training in Adult Psychiatry

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Important information

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