Child Psychiatrist | Melbourne

MediixGreat Workplace

1 month ago

Melbourne, VictoriaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mediix as a Child Psychiatrist – Melbourne, Coastal Metro in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for children and adolescents with complex mental h.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Mediix as a Child Psychiatrist – Melbourne, Coastal Metro.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentTreatment PlanningMental Health ManagementChild and Adolescent PsychiatryEvidence-based CareInpatient CareCommunity SettingsPsychologists CollaborationSocial Workers CollaborationNurses CollaborationPaediatricians CollaborationMedical Staff SupervisionTrainee MentoringService DevelopmentQuality ImprovementOn-call Roster

Requirements

Requires Fellowship of the RANZCP with subspecialty training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and specialist registration with AHPRA. Demonstrated experience with vulnerable young people and strong collaborative skills are essential.

HealthcareSocial ServicesManagement & LeadershipScience & Researchvia Workable

Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Mediix 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 Melbourne, Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Management, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Evidence-based Care, Inpatient Care, Community Settings, Psychologists Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, and management for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This includes supervising junior medical staff, engaging in service development, and participating in on-call duties.

Benefits package: Work-Life Balance, Continuing Professional Development, Academic Support, Salary Packaging Benefits, Flexible Work Arrangements. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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