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Staff Psychiatrist in Youth Mental Health HeadSpace
Caboolture Hospital
Metro North Mental Health is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to deliver specialist youth mental health care within the headspace model. This role provides consultation‑liaison, clinical in‑reach, and direct psychiatric care to adolescents and young people aged 12–25 years, supporting integrated, recovery‑oriented pathways across headspace, CYMHS, and adult services.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH681740 |
| Closing date | 27-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent part time |
| Contact person | Simone Garrett-Walcott |
| Contact details | (07) 5316 5661 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Reporting to the Clinical Director, MNMH Redcliffe–Caboolture, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to strengthen access, continuity of care, and clinical capability across multiple headspace centres.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide assessment and treatment to consumers with mental disorders within Metro North Mental Health facilities.
- The Staff Psychiatrist may have primary responsibility with a specific service team and will be flexible to provide support to assist with leave cover.
- Assist the relevant Director and other senior staff in planning and implementing policy for the development of child and adolescent mental health services in the Hospital Health Service.
- Provide high quality specialist clinical leadership and oversight to the multidisciplinary team.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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