NSLHD - Psychiatry - Nurturing Connections: Caregiver-Child Relationship Service - CYMHS (Apply[...]

NSLHD - Psychiatry - Nurturing Connections: Caregiver‑Child Relationship Service - CYMHS (Apply via eCredential) An exciting opportunity exists for a new senior leadership role for an infant/child psychiatrist to join the Nurturing Connections Program in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service within Northern Sydney Local Health District. Position Classification: Staff Specialist Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Hours Per Week: up to 8 Duration: Until 30 June 2025 About The Role The Nurturing Connections: Caregiver‑Child Relationship Service in the NSLHD Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service aims to improve outcomes for children and families through evidence‑based assessment and intervention for caregivers and their infants and young children (pregnancy to age 4). The focus of intervention is on improving responsive caregiver‑child relationships and the quality of family relationships; increasing strength, skills and competencies of caregivers and their children and improving caregiver capacity to manage mental health and psychosocial stressors. Purpose of the Position Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in an NSLHD facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC). The position also provides clinical consultation services, contributes to teaching and training medical students, graduates, and other health professionals, and supports research, evaluation and quality improvement within the District. Key Responsibilities This role includes collaboration with mental health clinicians, infant/child health clinician, peer worker and others within the NC service; clinical leadership through maintenance of service delivery, quality improvement activities aimed at increasing evidence‑based practice and education; capacity building and advocacy for infant/preschooler mental health. The successful candidate will be primarily accountable for mental health services to infants and children under five years of age, and their families including parents experiencing non‑acute mental health difficulties. Selection Criteria MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Psychiatrist and/or overseas trained substantial specialist pathways, and Certificate of Advanced Training or Membership of the Faculty in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (RANZCP). Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them. Advanced knowledge about assessment and treatment of infant and child, mental health problems and caregiver‑child relational difficulties consistent with the senior nature of the position. Skills in managing complex mental health problems in infants/children and families in a multidisciplinary context and advanced skills in consultation at the individual, group and service level. Willingness to be involved in academic activities (teaching and research) and experience in teaching psychiatry to medical, nursing and allied health students/staff, psychiatry trainees and others as required and a willingness for ongoing involvement in such activities. Skills in negotiating with a wide range of people and organisations including working with, and engaging consumers and carers. Familiarity with quality improvement processes. Current unrestricted NSW drivers’ licence and willingness to travel across the LHD. Need more information? The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description. For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide. To view the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here. For role related queries or questions contact Dr Choong‑Siew Yong on 0429 650 972 or email at This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. Applications Close: 23 December 2025 Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential. #J-18808-Ljbffr