Psychiatrist - Youth Mental Health
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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About Mental Health at Monash Health
The Mental Health program aims to deliver high quality mental health care to people living in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and is one of the largest mental health programs in Victoria delivering services across the lifespan.
The Mental Health Program is organised into the following and each has a designated Operations Director and Unit Director working in partnership together and have Operational Managers and local Team Managers across all services within the program:
• Wellness and Recovery Centre (Eating Disorders Service).
• Youth Mental Health Services.
• Casey Adult Mental Health Services (Casey AMHS)
• Dandenong Adult Mental Health Services (Dandenong AMHS)
• Clayton Adult Mental Health Services (Clayton AMHS)
• Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS)
• Monash Health Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)
• Agile Psychological Medicine Clinics, including Agile Complex Mood Clinics and Cognitive Processing Therapy Clinics for PTSD
About the Role
This is a 1.0 EFT (38 hrs) ongoing Consultant Psychiatrist position for Unit 2, located at Dandenong Hospital. Unit 2 is a 25-bed adult ward that provides inpatient mental health care primarily for consumers aged 18 to 24, while also supporting adult consumers over the age of 25.
Sessional applicants may be considered for the position (minimum 0.5 EFT).
What you need:
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent
• Working with Children's Check
• Experience in Youth Psychiatry is desirable, but not essential
• Applications from senior registrars awaiting fellowship are welcomed
What we offer:
• Mentorship and opportunities to develop your leadership skills
• Salary packaging
• Onsite discounted staff parking
• Discounted banking (BankVic)
• Onsite Gym
• Access to professional development courses and seminars
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Dr Angeline Thiagarajah, Unit Director - Youth Mental Health Service, on 9792 7450.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Candidates who are deemed appointable but are not successful at interview may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within six months of the interview date.
Applications Close: 6th October 2025