Consultant - Psychiatrist

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Permanent Sessional, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Fixed Term Sessional and Casual appointments, with the possibility of permanency and/or extensions(s). CAHS reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. 

Are you a dedicated and passionate Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist/Senior Medical Practitioner seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? Look no further!

Exciting Opportunities for Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Perth across 4 areas:

• The Eating Disorder Service, Perth Children’s Hospital
• Ward 5A(Inpatient CAMHS), Perth Children’s Hospital
• The Acute Care and Response Team
• Community CAMHS

About the Role: As a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering diagnostic and consultative specialty services in Psychiatry. Your contributions will extend to teaching, research, quality improvement, and administrative activities within your service area. This is a unique chance to be part of a dynamic team, shaping the future of mental health care for children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality clinical management and treatment to patients of the service.
• Uphold and elevate professional standards while fostering an academic environment that supports education, research, and professional development.
• Actively contribute to teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for:  The ideal candidate will be registered, or eligible for specialist registration, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Fellowship (or pending Fellowship) with the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABPN certified) or New Zealand with 3 years Consultant/Specialist level work experience. Completion (or approaching completion) of the Certificate in Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent is highly desirable.

About the services:

The Eating Disorder Service

The EDS is the tier 4 State-Wide Specialist Service, offering assessment and treatment to young people with severe eating disorders. It is a multi-disciplinary team providing outpatient care, day treatment, inpatient care and support groups. The program supports children and young people and their families through assessment, recovery and discharge from the service. Our primary intervention is Family Based Treatment (FBT).

Ward 5A(Inpatient CAMHS), Perth Children’s Hospital

Ward 5A is the 20 bed tier-4 State-Wide Service offering inpatient mental health care for young people up to 16 years old. You will be supported by a full Multidisciplinary team and junior doctors. Up to 3 psychiatrists share responsibility for the patients.

Acute Care and Response Team

The ACRT sees children who require a ‘step up’ in intensity of service which is greater than what can be provided by a Community CAMHS team, including the need for a more assertive approach. These children and families may require assertive follow up to encourage engagement, build rapport and develop a therapeutic relationship; these children can be described as a ‘hard to reach’ cohort.

Community CAMHS

Community CAMHS has 10 services across the metropolitan area. Community CAMHS see infants, children and adolescents with various mental illnesses resulting in significant impact upon their functioning. We would work with you to match you to a clinic that suits your circumstances. 

 Perks and Benefits:

• Join a vibrant and collaborative team.
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to ground-breaking research and advancements in mental health care.
• Competitive remuneration and supportive work environment.
• Generous relocation package

How to Apply: If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, we invite you to apply. Submit your application showcasing your experience, qualifications, and enthusiasm for this role.

Don't miss this chance to be part of an organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of young individuals. Apply today!

Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareers - Reference 492624.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria.
• a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Child and Adolescent Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
 
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Vineet Padmanabhan on +61 (8) 6389 5800.

Eligibility & Conditions: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.  

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28 November 2025.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED