Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient & Early Psychosis Focus
Permanent Full-Time Role | Lead a Flagship Inpatient Unit for Youth Psychiatry
We are seeking an experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dedicated inpatient adolescent mental health service, with added leadership responsibilities in an early intervention service for young people presenting with first-episode psychosis.
This is a permanent full-time staff specialist position suited to psychiatrists who are passionate about delivering impactful care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to systemic improvements in youth mental health.
You’ll be working within a supportive and progressive mental health service in a specialist 12-bed adolescent inpatient unit, while also contributing to an early psychosis program for youth up to 25 years old.
The Opportunity
This exciting dual-focus role includes:
Consultant leadership within a Tier 4 Adolescent Inpatient Unit, catering to complex and high-acuity cases
Clinical leadership in an early psychosis program supporting adolescents and young adults in their first presentation
Supervision of registrars, involvement in teaching and service development
Close collaboration with emergency, community, adult, and CYMHS teams to ensure continuity of care
Active participation in cross-sector collaboration, especially for complex youth presentations
You’ll work as part of a seasoned clinical team focused on early intervention, family engagement, and recovery-oriented practice.
What We’re Looking For
FRANZCP, with Certificate of Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or working towards it)
Experience in acute adolescent mental health, inpatient care, or youth early psychosis intervention
Strong skills in team leadership, family-based care, and diagnostic formulation
Familiarity with relevant state legislation, mental health policy, and patient safety principles
A passion for service innovation, teaching, and quality improvement
Position Details
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Role focus: Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry + Early Psychosis
Competitive salary and allowances per public hospital award
Participation in the Consultant on-call roster
CPD, research, and service development time allocated
About the Unit
This inpatient service provides care for some of the most acutely unwell adolescents in the state, with admission supported by a well-resourced multidisciplinary team. You’ll help shape a service that integrates evidence-based acute care with trauma-informed practice and family partnership.
The psychosis stream sits within a broader early intervention model and focuses on youth up to age 25, supporting their recovery and integration into community-based care.
About Paragon Medics
At Paragon Medics, our goal is to ensure your next role matches your career interests, subspecialty passions, and lifestyle preferences.
We partner directly with mental health services to offer:
Support with credentialing, relocation, and onboarding
Confidential career advisory and CV support
Long-term placement assistance across Australia & NZ
How to Apply
Contact Kiran at Paragon Medics for a confidential discussion or to express interest in this position:
📞 +61 2 8316 2844 ✉️ ....Read more...
Staff Specialist – Psychiatry
Location: Hunter Region, Australia (Regional Coastal / Newcastle & Surrounding Areas) Employment Type: Permanent or Fixed Term, Full-Time or Part-Time Hours Per Week: Up to 40 Remuneration: Competitive, with relocation assistance, incentives, and salary packaging Visa sponsorship can be considered for international specialists Apply via Paragon Medics
The Opportunity
Hunter New England Mental Health Service (HNEMH) is seeking experienced Consultant Psychiatrists to join our dynamic and supportive teams. Whether you are looking for a permanent role or a flexible fixed-term position, this is an excellent opportunity to work across inpatient and community mental health services and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
International candidates are encouraged to apply. We offer structured pathways for AHPRA registration, Fellowship recognition, and supervised practice where required, supported by relocation and settlement guidance.
Your Role
Provide expert psychiatric care across inpatient and community settings for adults, older persons, and other specialty populations.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams, supervising junior medical staff, trainees, and allied health professionals.
Contribute to quality improvement, research, and service development initiatives.
Engage in teaching, mentoring, and professional development within the service.
Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
About You
Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent international psychiatric qualification, e.g., MRCPsych) and eligibility for AHPRA specialist registration.
Advanced Trainees expecting Fellowship within 12 months are also encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated experience in inpatient, community, or specialty psychiatry.
Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Commitment to culturally safe, patient-centred care and professional development.
Adaptable and motivated to contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Lifestyle & Location
Enjoy a regional coastal lifestyle with:
Access to beaches, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley vineyards, and national parks.
Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and services.
Opportunities for outdoor activities, cultural engagement, and a balanced lifestyle.
A supportive workplace culture prioritising wellbeing, collaboration, and innovation.
Benefits
Competitive remuneration with salary packaging and financial incentives.
Professional development opportunities, including TESL (Training, Education, and Study Leave) entitlement.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for international specialists.
Support with AHPRA registration, RANZCP recognition, and settlement in the region.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with opportunities for leadership and teaching.
International Candidate Pathways
Paragon Medics supports international psychiatrists in joining Australian public mental health services through:
Guidance for AHPRA specialist registration or supervised practice.
Assistance with RANZCP recognition or training pathways.
Visa sponsorship and relocation logistics.
Orientation, settlement support, and integration into the local community and hospital.
We ensure a smooth, fully supported transition for international candidates wishing to work in Australia.
About Paragon Medics
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This is a rare opportunity to join Thrive4Life as a Business Growth Apprentice. Based mainly in our friendly Esher office (just 8 minutes from Esher station) and with regular days at our Wellbeing Centre in the Lloyd’s building, EC3 (Bank Station) in the very heart of the City of London, this role offers a unique blend of office-based training and exposure to the London City environment and culture.
You’ll be working closely with two experienced managers — Julia McAllister (Growth Manager, Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre) and Rhea Mall (City Health Campaign Lead and Data Scientist), as well as gaining mentoring from senior company leadership and hands-on experience across a wide range of functions including administration, in person and streamed events, data, and client support.
Purpose of the Role
To provide day-to-day administrative support to both Thrive4Life and Wellbeing Centre Business Growth activities, ensuring smooth operations, excellent client service, and robust data management. This is a wide-ranging apprenticeship designed to give you valuable, transferable skills and a strong career foundation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting the City based Wellbeing Centre
Welcome patients and handle enquiries by phone, email, and in person
Support bookings, payments, and client care using the Cliniko system
Assist with monthly health talks, Pilates sessions, and city-based promotional in person events and pop-up expo stands
Prepare marketing materials and keep promotional displays stocked across the Lloyd’s building
Help process national referral bookings and maintain tidy clinic facilities
Supporting Data & Outreach
Input, validate, and manage data across our CRM systems and spreadsheets.
Consolidate data from enquiries, bookings, events, and subscriptions.
Assist in building prospect lists for outreach campaigns and support data cleaning.
Help prepare reports and dashboards (e.g., enquiries, conversions, event attendance).
Provide support for email marketing and light research tasks.
General Office Administration
Handle incoming calls and emails, taking messages or directing queries.
Support document preparation, filing, and record-keeping.
Assist with scheduling meetings, travel, and other logistics.
Provide ad hoc support to the wider team as needed.
What Makes This Role Unique
A rare opportunity to gain exposure not only to business administration but also to finance, sales, marketing, and delivery, giving you a broad foundation for your career.
The chance to work both in a supportive Esher small office environment and in the vibrant London City setting, gaining insight into corporate culture and client engagement in the city of London.
Practical involvement in a company that has just launched a new website and adopting an AI-driven customer relationship platform — with state-of-the-art client engagement to drive growth.
Real mentoring and day-to-day learning from senior leaders in the company, giving you insight into business strategy as well as administration.
For the right candidate, multiple opportunities to expand the role and grow with the company.
Training:This role is aligned to the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard.
You’ll receive structured off-the-job training and mentoring, while building a portfolio of evidence from your real work. Modules include communication, IT skills, customer service, events, data management, and business improvement. You will attend Kingston College for your off the job training.
What You’ll Gain
Real responsibility from day one in a supportive small team
Skills in administration, experience with Excel, customer relationship manager (CRM) databases, Salesforce, Cliniko, Genie AI - CRM (with built in AI drivers), and other modern outreach tools
Exposure across the board from finance, sales, marketing, and delivery, giving you well-rounded working business experience. Insight into the fast-paced health, safety, and wellbeing industries
A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
Strong career prospects in business administration, operations, or data management
Our apprentices will receive direct, hands-on training from their line managers (the Growth Manager and Data Scientist), as well as ongoing support and mentoring from senior management and other members of the team. Training will be practical, structured, and embedded in daily tasks, ensuring skills are developed in real time
We will also encourage knowledge-sharing across the business, so the apprentice gains a broad understanding of operations, marketing, events, client care, and data management
The apprentice will work closely with colleagues in a friendly, supportive team environment where guidance and feedback are always available
Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship offers a launchpad into business administration, operations, and corporate health. Graduates can advance within Thrive4Life or OFI into roles such as Business Administrator, Client Relationship Executive, or Marketing & Events Coordinator. The skills gained, including administration, client service, and data management, are valued in all sectors
This foundation prepares candidates for various careers or senior roles
Employer Description:Thrive4Life is a dynamic corporate health & wellbeing company delivering workplace wellbeing programmes, clinical services, and health promotion. Our flagship Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre in the iconic Lloyd’s Building (EC3, London) offers physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage, podiatry, Pilates, and health awareness events.
We also run an acclaimed Talks Programme, providing streamed and in-person sessions led by medical professionals, surgeons, psychologists, nutritionists, and other health specialists. These talks educate and inspire staff on vital topics such as mental health, cancer prevention, stress management, nutrition, and healthy ageing.
Our sister company, Osteopaths for Industry (OFI), has delivered health & safety training nationwide for over 35 years, specialising in manual handling, people handling, DSE training, and risk management. Together, Thrive4Life and OFI sit at the forefront of workplace health and wellbeing.
What sets us apart?
Clinically led expertise across a wide range of disciplines, ensuring everything we deliver is evidence-based and impactful.
High-profile clients including Buckingham Palace, the BBC, City of London Corporation and leading city insurance companies such as Tysers and Chubb.
Innovation and growth, with a new website and AI-powered CRM platform launching.
Exposure to London City culture alongside a supportive small office environment in Esher.
Wide-ranging experience across finance, sales, marketing, events, delivery, and data.
A meaningful mission: to help save lives and improve quality of life through education and awareness.
Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,IT skills,Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Creative,Logical,Initiative,Team working....Read more...
Staff Specialist – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Location: Northern Sydney, Australia Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Hours Per Week: Up to 40 Remuneration: Competitive, with relocation assistance, incentives, and salary packaging Visa sponsorship available for international specialists Apply via Paragon Medics
The Opportunity
The Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) is seeking a consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a specialised 12-bed inpatient service within the Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS). This role focuses on early intervention for first episode psychosis, supporting young people up to 25 years old.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to evidence-based interventions, supervise junior staff, lead clinical care, and make a lasting impact on the mental health of adolescents. International candidates are encouraged to apply, with full support for AHPRA registration, specialist recognition, and relocation.
Your Role
Provide expert psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and management for adolescents with complex or acute mental health needs, including first presentations of psychosis.
Lead a multidisciplinary team, including supervision of junior doctors and trainees.
Participate in on-call rosters and service coverage across CYMHS as required.
Collaborate with other NSLHD mental health services, general hospitals, and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
Contribute to research, quality improvement, and teaching of medical students, trainees, and multidisciplinary staff.
About You
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent, and eligibility for AHPRA specialist registration.
Certificate of Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP) or equivalent international qualification.
Experience in inpatient and community child & adolescent mental health services, including acute care and first episode psychosis programs.
Knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007) and commitment to LHD, State, and National mental health priorities.
Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary settings.
Commitment to culturally safe, patient-centred care and professional development.
Lifestyle & Location
Work and live in Northern Sydney, offering:
Access to beaches, national parks, and a safe, family-friendly community.
Vibrant cultural and recreational activities, as well as excellent schools and services.
Opportunities to balance career satisfaction with personal wellbeing.
Benefits
Competitive salary with salary packaging and financial incentives.
Professional development and education leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support.
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for international specialists.
Opportunity to work in a highly supportive, multidisciplinary environment with strong teaching and leadership opportunities.
International Candidate Pathways
Paragon Medics supports international psychiatrists to:
Achieve AHPRA registration and specialist recognition in Australia.
Complete supervised practice or RANZCP recognition pathways where required.
Access relocation, settlement, and community integration assistance.
Begin practice in a structured, fully supported environment.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects experienced medical professionals with leading hospitals across Australia. Our team specialises in consultant and specialist recruitment, supporting you from application to arrival.....Read more...
