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About the Role Location: ACT headspace Early Psychosis Salary: Specialist rate + Senior Specialist + TESL + Salary Packaging Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team at headspace Early Psychosis, where we're dedicated to providing early intervention mental health treatment to young people aged 12-25 experiencing or at high risk of psychosis.
As the Consultant Psychiatrist for the Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a new service that provides holistic, youth-centred care.
This role offers flexibility with a mix of on-site work at headspace ACT and some work-from-home options. You'll oversee psychiatric care, provide clinical leadership, and contribute to quality assurance processes, while working closely with clinicians and the leadership team to deliver high-impact, evidence-based services.
Your Impact As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will: Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people and their families by providing timely and effective care. Be at the forefront of a new, innovative service, delivering cutting-edge psychiatric care in line with best practices. Play an instrumental role in reducing the impact of psychosis by detecting and intervening early, ultimately changing the developmental trajectory of young people in Canberra. About You Qualifications: You are a registered medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), or hold an equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification. You have substantial experience and demonstrate skills in crisis intervention, particularly with young people experiencing acute mental illness. Your ability to engage with young people, their families, and significant others sets you apart, as does your deep knowledge of biopsychosocial treatments for first-episode psychosis. You bring innovative clinical approaches, and your commitment to early intervention and recovery. You are passionate about education, supervision, and contributing to a learning culture. Benefits & Culture Salary packaging entitlements to increase your take-home pay Collaborative work environment with a strong team culture Opportunities to participate in research and contribute to cutting-edge mental health care Fitness Passport, U Rewards, and other great employee benefits Make a significant impact on the lives of young people in your community How to Apply If you're passionate about leading a team in delivering life-changing mental health care, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and submit your resume.
For any enquiries, please contact:
Dr. Paul Fung, Clinical Director For further questions, feel free to reach out to Pallavi B, Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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