At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality diagnostic and consultative services in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District's dedicated Mental Health Services team.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time or part-time roles with competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Medical practitioner with relevant specialist recognition.
The predicted salary is between 46485 - 56815 $ per year.
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join our Mental Health Services team!
The primary purpose of the role of Staff Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Mental Health Service and Hospital as required.
The Staff Specialist will provide clinical assessment, management and treatment of outpatients and inpatients at the Rivendell Unit and associated community-based teams within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). They will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.
Child protection is the core responsibility of all who work in the child and adolescent mental health service. All staff are required to have detailed knowledge of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. All clinicians are responsible for ensuring that identified issues are documented, escalated and action occurs as appropriate.
The successful applicant will be a current registered Medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and/or other equivalent specialist recognition, and completion of the Certificate in Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award. Positions are currently available. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months may be considered.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Staff Specialist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Sydney employer: NSW Health
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