Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer - Adults

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Taranaki seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer to join their dedicated Community Mental Health team. You will provide specialized care for adults, working alongside a diverse group of professionals in various settings. This role offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and community impact, enhanced by New Zealand's unique cultural perspectives.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation and induction

Access to clinical training and education

Participation in local and regional projects

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner with a focus on mental health.
• Experience in diverse therapy methods including CBT and family interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultant services in mental health.
• Collaborate daily with other departments.
• Mentor junior medical staff and engage in crisis work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cultural competence

Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams

Results-oriented

Education

Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Officer - Adults

Where you’ll be working: Taranaki Base Hospital – New Plymouth

Role details: Permanent and Fixed term roles – Full-time and Part-time available

Remuneration: ASMS MECA

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people who share our vision by providing the best care for our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do their best in a changing world.

The beautiful Taranaki - A place like no other

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Our Community Mental Health team supports clients aged 18 and older, using diverse therapies including CBT, family interventions, mindfulness, and DBT. We collaborate with local schools to improve community outcomes.

You’ll join a team of 14 psychiatrists, working alongside dedicated medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. We provide care for individuals with complex needs in the community. There are also 4 training registrars and medical students from the University of Auckland, offering teaching and supervision opportunities.

You will learn about and incorporate New Zealand’s unique cultures into your practice.

The service provides a range of specialist services, including:

• 23-bed acute inpatient unit for adults, older people, and children/adolescents
• Mental Health Services for Older People
• Alcohol and Drug Services
• Consult Liaison
• Acute Assessment via the Mental Health Assessment Team
• Co Response Service for 111 calls

As part of MHAS, you will:

• Provide specialist consultant services
• Collaborate with other departments daily
• Mentor junior medical staff
• Work in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, including crisis work
• Participate in a 1:10 on-call roster

Skills and experience required:

• Vocational registration or eligibility with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams and provide person-centered care
• Strong communication skills and cultural competence
• Engagement with providers, consumers, and organizations to improve services
• Results-oriented with good relationship-building skills

Do you share our vision and values, ensuring patients feel supported throughout their journey?

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we value diversity and inclusion, aiming to better serve our community.

We offer:

• Comprehensive orientation and induction
• Access to clinical training and education
• Up-to-date facilities and ongoing projects, including Project Maunga
• Participation in local and regional projects

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Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai - Together, we will succeed