Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations for children and adolescents.

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of child and adolescent mental health conditions.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and evidence-based guidelines.

• Assess and manage conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and behavioural disorders.

• Evaluate developmental, emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties affecting children and adolescents.

• Provide psychiatric medication management and monitor treatment effectiveness and potential side effects.

• Provide psychotherapy or other appropriate therapeutic interventions within the candidate’s area of expertise.

• Work closely with parents and caregivers to explain diagnoses, discuss treatment options, and support ongoing care.

• Assess and manage complex psychiatric presentations, including self-harm and suicide risk, in accordance with clinical protocols.

• Coordinate care with psychologists, paediatricians, therapists, nurses, social workers, and other relevant specialists.

• Support early identification and intervention for developmental and mental health concerns.

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation and medical records.

• Ensure appropriate safeguarding practices and compliance with child protection policies.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, clinical audits, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives.

• Stay up to date with current clinical guidelines and advances in child and adolescent psychiatry.

• Support teaching, training, and mentoring activities where required.

Qualifications

• Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• Recognised specialist training in Psychiatry, with additional accredited training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, where applicable.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• Significant experience in assessing and treating children and adolescents with a range of psychiatric and behavioural conditions.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary child and adolescent mental healthcare setting.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• Comprehensive knowledge of child development, psychiatric disorders, and evidence-based treatment approaches.

• Proficiency in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment planning.

• Experience in psychopharmacology and monitoring psychiatric treatment in children and adolescents.

• Excellent communication and counselling skills when working with young patients and their families.

• Strong clinical judgement, empathy, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Strong commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and high-quality mental healthcare.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, professional experience, and background.