Youth Psychiatrist for CYMHS/Headspace (Part-Time)

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, embedded in the Headspace youth mental health initiative within CYMHS. The role focuses on emerging psychosis and moderate to severe mental health concerns, providing trauma-informed, recovery-focused assessment and collaborative care planning with young people and families.

Based in Chatswood and Brookvale with in-reach to Headspace centres, the position offers leadership,

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, registered or eligible to register with Medical Board of Australia; FRANZCP fellowship or eligibility.
• CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment in all interactions.
• Sound clinical knowledge in Psychiatry with participation in quality assurance activities.
• Independent Psychiatry Consultant skills for child, adolescent and youth mental health.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication, with multidisciplinary leadership.
• Willingness to participate in on-call service.
• Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical management and treatment of patients within NSLHD facilities or services.
• Provide clinical consultation and contribute to teaching, training, research and quality improvement activities.
• Engage in Headspace integration and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Teach and supervise medical students, graduates and other health care professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRANZCP fellowship or eligibility

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, embedded in the Headspace youth mental health initiative within CYMHS. The role focuses on emerging psychosis and moderate to severe mental health concerns, providing trauma-informed, recovery-focused assessment and collaborative care planning with young people and families.

Based in Chatswood and Brookvale with in-reach to Headspace centres, the position offers leadership,