Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Positions - Wollongong and surroundings, NSW Australia
Employer: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Location: East Coast, NSW - only 1 hours drive south of Sydney CBD, along the coast
Salary: AUD $262,376 - $354,479 per annum incl special allowances + Education Leave (TESL) & 10.5% superannuation
Closing date: 20 January 2024
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, NSW
Permanent full-time role
to apply through our recruitment website
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Are you a passionate and motivated individual looking to pursue a career in Psychiatry?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Child, Adolescent & Youth Mental Health Service (CAYMHS) for an enthusiastic Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist. This full time position is split across 2 teams, you would be joining the newly established Safeguards Team (ST) as 0.5FTE and our dynamic Child and adolescent team as 0.5FTE.
The governance of the ST resides with CAYMHS and this means the psychiatrist will be part of a well-established 8.0FTE team, including other C&Y psychiatrist and Registrars / College trainees. The ST also has funding for a full-time Registrar position and active steps are underway to recruit to this position as well.
The Child and adolescent team is made up of C&Y Psychiatrists, Registrars/College Trainees and a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, nurses, dieticians and occupational therapists. Opportunities exist to care for young people and families experiencing moderate-severe mental illnesses including eating disorders, early psychosis, depression and anxiety, neurodevelopmental comorbidities, C-PTSD, Personality Disorders and OCD. We operate across 2 outpatient settings in Wollongong and Nowra, with inpatient opportunities available in Shellharbour.
If this interest you, we're looking for a qualified Psychiatrist who will:

• Support the development of psychiatry services
• Support and facilitate a culture of learning and best practice
• Support and develop mental health research within the department

Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRANZCP within 6 months may be considered for this role and are encouraged to apply.
Do not miss this opportunity to live and work in a stunning east coast Australia location. See links below for more info about our region
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.
There will be opportunity to lead teams virtually serving consumers in the community and inpatient settings in the local area. The role will involve the use of cutting edge telehealth technology in providing timely access to individualised and holistic assessment and care by expert multidisciplinary clinicians across a geographically dispersed LHD.
Looking for more than just a salary?
Besides your salary, you'll also have access to:

• Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - 25 calendar days per year and $38,000
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Working with a progressive and open-minded team, who are receptive of innovation and change
• Flexible rostering arrangements

If you wish to apply, for our recruitment website
Need more information or help applying?

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Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.
For role related enquiries or questions contact:
Dr Laurel Morrissey FRANZCP
Clinical Stream Director - Mental Health Service ISLHD - Child & Adolescent Youth
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For application enquiries contact:
Felicity Coupland
Workforce Support Officer
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