Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry
Core
Provide specialist psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental health challenges in community and acute care settings.
Role type
Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Builds
Holistic care plans and treatment strategies for young patients
Domain
Healthcare / Psychiatry / Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Psychiatric assessment, evidence-based treatment delivery, multidisciplinary case review leadership, trauma-informed care, culturally safe practices, supervision of junior medical staff
Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric assessments and deliver evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents; Collaborate with families, schools, and community services to support holistic care; Lead multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning; Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to education and service development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervision responsibilities
