Consultant Psychiatrist - Tu Maia

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tš Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service in Greenlane (Auckland) is seeking a qualified clinician to provide specialist psychiatric services for young people under youth court care. The role includes comprehensive assessments and ongoing care for neurodevelopmental and severe mental health conditions, with court-ordered reports as needed.

This permanent, full-time position operates Monday–Friday within a multidisciplinary team, working with families, schools and community services to support

Qualifications

• Hold a registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Experience with Child Services and Neurodevelopment pathways.
• Experience and interest in community care for clients (child and adolescents) with developmental disorders.
• Patient centred approach to delivery of care.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric services for young people under the care of Tš Māia, including comprehensive assessments formally ordered through youth court legislation and ongoing care and treatment.
• Offer specialist opinions for court-ordered reports or assessments as needed.
• Contribute to the sub team Taiohi Tu TaiohiOra delivering services to Oranga Tamariki youth justice residences.

Skills

Experience with Child Services and-Neu

Community care for children/adolesc

Patient centred approach

Written and verbal communication

Education

Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

Join the Tš Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service, Greenlane location (Auckland)Permanent, full-time position Monday-Friday role

The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialist psychiatric services for youngpeople under the care of Tš Māia. This will include comprehensive assessmentsformally ordered through youth court legislation and the ongoing care and treatment ofyoung people with neurodevelopmental disorders, and severe mental health disorders in thecontext of their family/whanau. This may involve a specialist opinion for the purpose of acourt ordered report or assessment and treatment through the sub team Taiohi Tu TaiohiOra which primarily provided service to the Oranga Tamariki youth justice residences.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Tš Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is a specialised service dedicated to providing comprehensive forensic mental health assessments and interventions for young people involved in the justice system. Our mission is to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people into their communities, promoting their mental health and overall well-being. We work closely with various stakeholders, including families, schools, and community services, to ensure a holistic approach to each young persons care.

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About you

To be a successful candidate for this role, you will meet the below minimum requirements:

• Hold a registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Experience with Child Services and Neurodevelopment pathways
• Experience and interest in community care for clients (child and adolescents) with developmental disorders
• Patient centred approach to delivery of care
• Good written and oral communication skills

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.