About the Service
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) is a community‐based, statewide service supporting infants, children, young people (up to 18 years) and expectant mothers through perinatal mental health services. CYMHS provides specialist assessment and treatment for a broad range of mental health concerns, including attachment and mood disorders, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, mental health issues during pregnancy and following birth, psychosis, severe emotional trauma and adjustment difficulties, and self‐harm and suicide risk.
Position
Youth Psychiatrist – North West Tasmania
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for young people aged 16–24 through the CYMHS North West Youth Hospital in the Home (HITH) service.
* Work across multiple settings, including inpatient, community and home‐based care.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‐quality psychiatric care aligned with Mental Health Services principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and professional competencies.
* Act as a consultant to mental health clinicians, general practices and other service providers regarding assessment, treatment planning and management.
* Provide clinical supervision and support to psychiatric registrars and other medical staff as required.
Position Features
* Participate in on‐call roster and undertake callback work.
* Work outside normal hours and weekends, including ward rounds as required.
* Intrastate travel may be required.
Details of Appointment
* Permanent, full‐time day‐worker position.
* Working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
* Hours to be negotiated with successful applicant.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 – Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3: $216,300 – $310,389 per annum, pro rata. Includes 12% superannuation and access to salary packaging.
Allowances and benefits may include:
* Salary packaging options up to $9,010 in living expenses and $2,650 in meals & entertainment per year.
* Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle.
* Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice scheme.
* Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum.
* Travel and relocation assistance: up to $15,000 for overseas applicants and up to $10,000 for interstate applicants.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.
Eligibility
* Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Psychiatry.
* Current Working with Children Registration.
Desirable criteria
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Supervisor's Certificate or equivalent.
* Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Adult Psychiatry.
Application Process
Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on the vacancy page. Submit a 1–2 page statement detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required. Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide are available as downloadable documents.
Contact
Dr Damian Fong
Phone: 6166 6248
Email:
#J-18808-Ljbffr