Perinatal / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – VMO - Karitane
Karitane is seeking a qualified Perinatal / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to work as Visiting
Medical Officer (VMO) to work in our Campbelltown Early Parenting Service – Campbelltown Hospital
8 hours per week.
POSITION TITLE: Perinatal / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – VMO
DEPARTMENT: Karitane Residential Unit
OPERATIONAL BASE: Campbelltown Early Parenting Service – Campbelltown Hospital
STATUS: 8 hours per week
RENUMERATION: VMO Rates aligned to NSW Health Renumeration and conditions
VACCINATION CATEGORY: A
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Clinical Services
PURPOSE
Karitane provides support to families during pregnancy and early childhood. Services include Jade House Perinatal Anxiety & Mood Disorder Unit, Karitane Toddler Clinic, Residential Unit at Campbelltown and Parenting Centres. This position is primarily for work within the Residential Unit and based at Campbelltown and occasionally include face to face or virtual consultation to other offsite services.
The successful applicant (s) will play a vital role in delivering perinatal and infant mental health services at Karitane Residential Units. Supervision of advanced trainees and involvement in research with our university partners is anticipated.
1. Registered as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
2. Eligibility for Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry (FRANZCP) within 6 months of appointment
3. Demonstrated experience in Perinatal and/or Child and Family Psychiatry.
4. Clinical experience in perinatal/infant mental health including assessment of and intervention with pregnant women, prescribing during pregnancy and lactation and family focused work in the perinatal period.
5. Understanding of principles of early intervention, prevention and health promotion
6. Current NSW driver’s license.
7. Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• To provide clinical and consultant psychiatric services to clients within the Karitane Residential Units. The role includes assessment of families in the perinatal/ early childhood periods, including parents with mental illness, and children with difficulties in regulation and development.
• Expertise in psychotropic prescribing during pregnancy and lactation is required
• Provide developmentally and relationally informed psychiatric expertise to clinical discussion and decision-making about patient care and service development.
• Clinical care will be provided within the scope of practice granted by the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee and approved by the Karitane Board.
• To perform the appropriate duties and functions required under the Mental Health Act 2007.
• This position involves clinical care, teaching, service evaluation responsibilities.
• Provide clinical care to individuals and families attending Karitane inpatient services and participate in the provision of other consultant psychiatrist services as required.
• To participate in weekly clinical meetings and case discussions with multidisciplinary teams as allocated.
• Participate in and encourage effective quality improvement.
• To maintain current knowledge of developments in the theory and practice of perinatal and infant psychiatry.
• To carry out other duties required in collaboration with the Karitane Director of Clinical Services and Chief Executive Officer.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Various employment status is in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the NSW Health VMO Public Hospitals Determination. Shift times and days may be varied according to the needs of the organisation. Karitane services are provided at a number of sites within the Sydney Metropolitan Area and across NSW.
The majority of Karitane services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings and vehicles.
Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WHS, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity.
Relevant Police Check, Working with Children Check, Apprehended Violence Orders and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
More information regarding this role, that is a full position description can be obtained via Karitane website: www.karitane.com.au
Please note that:-
Applications are accepted via eCredential only.
To apply click here https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=bb5b04d7-d668-4340-a731-81647e25e873
• “NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential”.
• “Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies”.
Any enquires regarding this position are to be submitted via email or by mobile to:
Angela Wood, Director Clinical Services
Mobile: 0419 360 284
Email. Angela.wood2@health.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.karitane.com.au
Close date: COB Friday 25 July 2025
