Locum Consultant CAMHS

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified Consultant Psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent MHS for a 3 month vacancy

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric assessment and treatment to children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.

• Lead the multidisciplinary CAMHS team, ensuring high standards of clinical care.

• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users, families, and team members.

• Act as Clinical Lead within the team, contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff (e.g., NCHDs, registrars).

• Engage in liaison and joint working with primary care, schools, social services, Tusla, and other relevant agencies.

• Participate in clinical audit, research, and continuing professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• Extensive post-registration experience in child and adolescent psychiatry.

• Strong team-working and leadership capabilities within a multidisciplinary setting.

• In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, and other relevant legislation and guidelines.