Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Tasmania)

Key Highlights

Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Role
Lead the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care for children and adolescents across Tasmania's North West region.

Strategic Clinical Leadership
Play a key role in shaping services through clinical governance, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and mental health sector development.

Live and Work in Tasmania
Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to Tasmania's stunning natural landscapes, plus generous relocation and salary packaging benefits.

About the Mental Health Service

Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) Tasmania is part of the Statewide Mental Health Service under the Department of Health. The service is currently undergoing exciting reforms, expanding clinical services for children and adolescents with severe and complex mental health challenges.

With a focus on evidence-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care, CYMHS is building a new model of youth mental health service delivery. The team is driven by a shared vision to support young people in achieving the best possible health, social, and developmental outcomes.

Position Details

As a Specialist Medical Practitioner - Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent), based in Tasmania, you will:

• Deliver community-based psychiatric services for children and youth aged 0-18 across outreach sites and clinics.

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary CYMHS team.

• Participate in assessment, treatment planning, outreach care, and ED consults.

• Promote continuity of care through collaboration with GPs, specialists, and service providers.

• Support clinical governance and continuous improvement aligned with statewide mental health reforms.

• Contribute to staff supervision, service innovation, and integrated care pathways.

This is a permanent full-time (76 hours/fortnight) opportunity with some on-call responsibilities. Part-time options may be negotiated.

Benefits

💰 Attractive Remuneration Package
$216,300 - $310,389 p.a. + 12% superannuation + additional allowances:

• Up to 20% North West Recruitment & Retention Allowance

• $16,974 CPD Allowance

• Relocation Support up to $15,000

• Access to salary packaging options

🌏 Live the Tasmanian Lifestyle:
Enjoy work-life balance in a beautiful coastal region with short commutes, excellent schools, and access to nature.

🎓 Professional Growth:
Engage in reform-driven service development, teaching opportunities, and research partnerships.

Essential Requirements

• Registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia in the specialty of Psychiatry.

• Current Working with Children Registration.

• Extensive experience in child, adolescent, and youth mental health.

Desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

• Certificate in Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent

• Supervisor's Certificate

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career growth and personal well-being. We are committed to helping healthcare professionals find fulfilling roles that align with their expertise and aspirations.

Whether you're a seasoned Consultant or approaching Fellowship with specialised youth psychiatry training, we're here to support your move and career transition.

📞 For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 423 310 062
📧 Or email your CV to