Consultant Psychiatrist Telehealth or In Person

The Nelson Clinic; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Nelson is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for both telehealth and in-person services. This role offers flexibility in work type, with no on-call requirements and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a Fellowship of RANZCP and experience in adult psychiatry, particularly in ADHD and trauma. Competitive remuneration exists for contractors and employees.

Benefits

Market-leading contract split

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-registration experience in adult psychiatry is ideal.
• Permanent Residency or valid Work Visa required.
• Interest in ADHD, trauma, or neurodiversity is supported.

Responsibilities

• Conduct adult psychiatric assessments and treatment.
• Manage ADHD and perform diagnostic clarification.
• Provide neurodiversity assessments.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

ADHD management

Telepsychiatry best practices

Collaboration with GPs

Education

Fellowship of RANZCP or equivalent

Current Annual Practicing Certificate

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist — Telehealth or In-Person

The Nelson Clinic – Nelson, New Zealand (Hybrid or Remote)

Work Type: Full-time or Part-time (0.2–1.0 FTE) | Contractor or Employee | No On-Call

Start Date: Flexible

The Nelson Clinic is a well-established, clinician-led private mental health service with a strong national reputation for quality, compassion, and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, arts therapists, dietitians and social workers. We work collaboratively to provide trauma-informed, client-centered care across Aotearoa. From our base in sunny Nelson, we offer both in-person and telehealth services nationwide. We’re known for evidence-based practice, thoughtful clinical reporting, and excellent admin support that lets you focus on your patients.

Responsibilities

• Adult psychiatric assessments and treatment
• Adult ADHD diagnostic clarification and medication management
• ACC Mental Injury Assessments
• Sensitive Claims Service (SCS) Specialist & Functional Assessments
• Neurodiversity assessments within our Neurodiversity Clinic
• Brief follow-up care and collaborative shared-care with GPs
• Induction, supervision, and professional development support as needed

Qualifications

• Fellowship of RANZCP (or equivalent) and eligibility for MCNZ vocational registration
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate and NZ medical indemnity
• Permanent Residency or valid Work Visa (Immigration NZ)
• Ideally 2+ years post-registration experience in adult psychiatry
• Interest or experience in ADHD, trauma, or neurodiversity (support provided to grow this)
• Telepsychiatry best practice skills and collaborative approach with GPs
• Pragmatism, warmth, and crisp clinical documentation

Contract & Remuneration

• Contractor: Market-leading split with prompt payment
• Employee: Competitive salary, CPD and APC support
• Flexible FTE (0.2–1.0) and session structure — we’ll tailor to your preferences
• No on-call or compulsory after-hours

How to Apply

We’d love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to:

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Informal queries welcome:

Dr Tom Levien, Clinical Director
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Applications are reviewed as received; early applications encouraged.