Consultant Psychiatrist - headspace Early Psychosis

Uniting NSW.ACT

1 month ago

Mount Druitt, New South WalesPart TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Uniting NSW. ACT as a Consultant Psychiatrist - headspace Early Psychosis in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide high quality care to achieve best outcomes for young people with a first episode of psychosis and th.

provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing.

Benefits & Compensation

home pay Accumulate 5 weeks of annual leave FTE (pro

rata for PT) Accumulate 4 weeks of TESL (PDL) (pro

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Uniting NSW. ACT as a Consultant Psychiatrist - headspace Early Psychosis.

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipTrainingSupervisionEarly InterventionPsychosis TreatmentCrisis InterventionEvidence-Based TreatmentQuality AssuranceCommunity PartnershipsResearch ActivitiesBiopsychosocial TreatmentsEPPIC Model Implementation

Requirements

Essential requirements include AHPRA registration and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists or equivalent specialist qualification. Candidates must demonstrate experience in crisis intervention, substantial knowledge of evidence-based treatments for first episode psychosis, and a commitment to clinical supervision and professional development.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Consultant Psychiatrist - headspace Early Psychosis position at Uniting NSW.ACT includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Uniting NSW.ACT is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Mount Druitt, New South Wales.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Leadership, Training, Supervision, Early Intervention, Psychosis Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Evidence-Based Treatment, Quality Assurance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Consultant Psychiatrist provides key clinical leadership, training, and supervision to medical staff specializing in early intervention mental health treatment for young people aged 12-25 years. This role involves contributing to an innovative service focused on achieving high-quality outcomes f...

Benefits package: Salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave FTE, 4 weeks TESL (PDL), PD allowance $15/hour every fortnight, Fitness Passport, U Rewards, Collaborative work environment, Research opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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