Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS)

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Exceptional Multi-Site Opportunities

Help Shape the Future of Youth Mental Health Care

We’re seeking passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrists with subspecialty interest or experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join one of Australia’s most progressive Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). These roles offer both clinical diversity and meaningful impact, across multiple specialist areas, including:

• Acute Care & Crisis Response

• Specialist Inpatient Psychiatry

• Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health

• Gender Diversity Psychiatry

Multiple full-time and part-time positions are available across inpatient, community and specialist outpatient services. These roles offer genuine flexibility, strong peer support, and access to research and leadership opportunities.

Your Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist within this well-supported CAMHS program, you will:

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care across a range of service settings (inpatient, crisis, community, and outpatient)

• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team

• Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and research

• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, including registrars and medical students

• Participate in case conferences, family meetings, and care coordination

• Support an evidence-based and trauma-informed approach to care

Available Subspecialty Streams

🏥 Inpatient Psychiatry Unit

Work in a Tier-4 specialist inpatient mental health service for young people under 16. Join a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, allied health and medical staff delivering high-acuity, high-impact care.

📞 Acute Care & Crisis Response

Provide immediate mental health support via video and phone consultations for children and adolescents in crisis. This includes triage of urgent referrals and liaison with hospital emergency teams.

🏳️‍🌈 Gender Diversity Service

Join a unique specialist team supporting young people and families navigating gender identity and gender diversity. This role is outpatient-focused and offers opportunities for innovation and advocacy.

🏘️ Community CAMHS

Work across diverse metro locations in outpatient clinics serving children and adolescents experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. You'll collaborate closely with families, schools, and local services.

Position Details

• Multiple permanent and fixed-term consultant roles available

• Flexible FTE options – part-time, full-time, sessional and job-share models supported

• Attractive salary: $352,000 – $448,000 p.a.

• Generous professional development support and relocation assistance

• Multidisciplinary support, regular supervision, and CPD time

• A strong, values-driven CAMHS leadership team

You’ll Need

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent

• Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration

• Completion (or near completion) of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent overseas experience)

• 3+ years of specialist-level experience (overseas equivalents from UK, Ireland, NZ, USA, or Canada welcome)

• Strong commitment to team-based care, quality improvement and family engagement

• Must meet vaccination and child protection screening requirements

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we’re focused on supporting psychiatry professionals in securing rewarding, flexible and purpose-driven roles across Australia. We partner directly with leading mental health services to offer career-enhancing opportunities that combine clinical excellence, professional support, and lifestyle alignment.

This opportunity places you in one of Australia’s most innovative CAMHS programs, where you'll be supported by experienced peers and a leadership team genuinely committed to clinician wellbeing and service excellence.

Let’s Talk

Contact Kiran at Paragon Medics for a confidential discussion:
📞 +61 2 8316 2844
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