Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry

Consultant Psychiatrist – Youth and Family Mental Health

Location: Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains LHD, NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time negotiable)

Salary: Competitive (NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation and visa support

About the Role

Nepean Hospital seeks Consultant Psychiatrists to join the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (CYF-MH) stream. Positions are based in the Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Unit (NAMHU), a purpose-built facility for youth aged 12–17.

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychiatric assessment and treatment for youth with complex needs

• Inclusive, trauma-informed support for families and care networks

• Leadership in clinical decision-making and service development

• Registrar supervision and medical student education

• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including lived experience and Aboriginal staff

About the Service

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