Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Youth Mental Health

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United States$381,337 – $476,304 HourlyFull TimePsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join Mediix as a Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Youth Mental Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and contribute to service development Support access to specialist services acro.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $381,337 – $476,304

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Mediix in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentMental health treatmentChild and adolescent psychiatryClinical leadershipMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based careRecovery-focused approachService developmentPatient-centred care

Requirements

Candidates must hold specialist registration with AHPRA and possess a Fellowship of the RANZCP or an equivalent qualification. Experience in child and adolescent mental health is required, along with a collaborative and patient-centred approach.
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipConsultingvia 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.

Compensation Analysis

Mediix lists compensation for this physician position at $381k to $476k annually.

This is approximately 43% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric assessment, Mental health treatment, Child and adolescent psychiatry, Clinical leadership, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based care, Recovery-focused approach, Service development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Consultant Psychiatrist will deliver specialist mental health assessments and treatment to children and young people while supporting their families. The role involves providing clinical leadership and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient and community settings.

Benefits package: Flexible working arrangements, Clinical autonomy, Leadership development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Mediix

Hospitals and Health Care
Sydney, NSW
10+

Benefits & Perks

Flexible working arrangements
Clinical autonomy
Leadership development

Protective Factors (1)

Clinical autonomy (Poor control = 2.1x risk)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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