Opportunities exist for Psychiatrists to be part of the Child and Youth Mental Health Team within the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service, Northern Sydney Local Health District.

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to applyclick here

Selection Criteria

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 6 months may be considered.
2. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
3. Advanced knowledge about assessment and treatment of child, adolescent and youth mental health problems consistent with the senior nature of the position
4. Skills in managing complex mental health problems in a multidisciplinary context and advanced skills in consultation at the individual, group and service level
5. Willingness to be involved in academic activities (teaching and research) and experience in teaching psychiatry to medical, nursing and allied health students/staff, psychiatry trainees and others as required and a willingness for ongoing involvement in such activities
6. Skills in negotiating with a wide range of people and organisations including working with, and engaging consumers and carers
7. Familiarity with quality improvement processes
8. Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and the ability to drive

Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to theeCredential guide

3) To view the the Scope of Clinical Practice for this positionclick here

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Choong-Siew Yong on0429 650 972 or email. [email protected]

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the JanssenCOVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form - IM011 form)
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all healthcare workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Applications Close: 6 May 2024

Please Note:NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.