Staff Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a leading Child and Youth Mental Health Service within one of Queensland’s largest public health networks.

This permanent opportunity offers the chance to provide specialist clinical leadership across community and specialty child and adolescent mental health programs while working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.

What’s on Offer

✔ Permanent full-time or part-time appointments available
✔ Attractive specialist remuneration package + super + salary packaging benefits
✔ Opportunities across a range of Child & Youth Mental Health programs
✔ Strong focus on clinical leadership, teaching, and supervision
✔ Research and quality improvement opportunities
✔ Well-established multidisciplinary mental health teams
✔ Excellent professional development and career progression pathways
✔ Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
✔ Access to study leave, professional development support, and wellness programs

The Role

You will provide specialist child and adolescent psychiatric care while delivering clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary Child and Youth Mental Health Service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents
• Clinical leadership within multidisciplinary mental health teams
• Participation in child psychiatrist on-call and after-hours rosters
• Supervision and teaching of registrars, junior doctors, and medical students
• Education and support of multidisciplinary team members
• Participation in research, service development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting service planning and continuous improvement activities
• Promoting collaborative, consumer-centred mental health care

What We’re Looking For

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
• Expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Interest in teaching, supervision, and workforce development
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centred mental health care
• Experience in service development, quality improvement, or research highly regarded

Why This Role?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive Child and Youth Mental Health Service with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, contribute to shaping future mental health services for children and adolescents, and enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in one of Australia's most desirable cities.

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