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Consultant Psychiatrist - Early Psychosis

📍 Australia

Consulting headspace

Job Description

Job Description

Flexible role with negotiable hours

Working from our new Rosny Park office, on the southern lands of lutruwita Tasmania

Competitive above award hourly rate + 12% Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Transform the Future of Mental Health in Tasmania – Join the Early Psychosis Program!

About the Program headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to 12–25-year-olds across Australia, supporting over 145 communities through in‑person, online, and phone counselling, vocational services, and schools.

We’re launching something truly groundbreaking – the headspace Early Psychosis (hEP) Service in lutruwita Tasmania, and we want you to be a part of it! This innovative program is designed to provide young people with early detection and life‑changing intervention for psychosis – a chance to make a difference when it matters most.

Your role, your impact This is your opportunity to shape the future of mental health and empower young people on their journey toward recovery.

Reporting to the Clinical Directorand working closely with thePsychiatry Registrar, headspace Early Psychosis Manager, and headspace Eastern Shore Manager, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality clinical care to young people across the state.

Key responsibilities

Lead clinical care for young people across Tasmania, from intake through to treatment completion

Assess, diagnose, and treat in collaboration with clients, families, and referring agents

Develop and implement discharge plans to ensure continuity of care for young people and their families

Offer clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to clinical staff

Contribute to staff training, policy development, research, and quality improvement

Your work will directly support young people experiencing or recovering from psychosis, helping them and their families navigate complex challenges and build brighter futures.

About you You are passionate about working with young people and are interested in Early Psychosis :

Experience working with people aged 12 to 25

Advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, risk management, and treatment provision

Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in multidisciplinary collaboration

A proven track record in working with diverse and vulnerable populations, including those with physical health, sexual health, mental health, and AOD presentations

Commitment to inclusive, youth‑focused, and evidence‑informed care

Mandatory qualifications

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)

Medical degree and full current registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Accredited RANZCP supervisor for registrars in training

Current driver’s licence

What’s in it for you At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide :

Work where it suits you – Choose from full‑time, part‑time, hybrid, office, or community‑based work

No after hours

Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like‑minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care

Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments

Competitive salary – Based on your experience, plus above‑award conditions and generous leave options

Boost your take‑home pay – Not‑for‑Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax‑free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax‑free for meals and entertainment

Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline‑specific learning

Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family

More leave when you need it – 4 weeks annual leave, sick / carer’s leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave

Additional Information This is your chance to transform the future of mental health and empower young people on their journey toward recovery. If you’re ready to lead, collaborate, and make an impact, we want to hear from you.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ - ‘Careers’ - ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

For further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sean Jespersen, Clinical Director at Sean.Jespersen@each.com.au . For discussions regarding employment conditions, please contact Dean McCaughan, Program Stream Manager at Dean.McCaughan@each.com.au .

Applications Close : 19th of December 2025

Next Steps in the Hiring Process Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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Job Details

Posted Date: December 3, 2025
Job Type: Consulting
Location: Australia
Company: headspace

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