Specialist Consultant - Psychiatry
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- Location
- Penrith, NSW
- Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $350k – $450k
About the role
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
NAMHU is a 10-bed inpatient unit co-located with Nepean Mental Health Centre. Co-designed with input from youth, carers, and clinicians, it’s part of NSW’s $700M Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program.
The service promotes seamless inpatient-community integration and strong partnerships across health, education, and social sectors.
Why Nepean?
Located in Penrith, Nepean offers:
• Lifestyle: Blue Mountains, rivers, and outdoor activities
• Accessibility: Easy commute to Sydney via train and road
• Community: Diverse region with excellent schools and amenities
Join a forward-thinking team delivering youth-focused mental health care in a region committed to excellence and equity.
Enquire today to learn more about the role and receive a copy of the position description.
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