Psychiatrist | Assertive Outreach Service

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

KiwiSaver contributions

CME support

Job summary

New Zealand Government Joba is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for an Assertive Outreach Team in Ōtautahi | Christchurch. The role is permanent, a 0.6 FTE, with potential to combine with other service areas to match preferred hours.

The position offers a dynamic, skilled team and opportunities to influence complex mental health care in a vibrant city. You will join a multidisciplinary team at Hillmorton Hospital, focusing on serious mental illness and co-morbid conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult mental health.
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Innovative, patient-centered approach to care delivery.
• Eligibility for Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic relationships with service users.
• Provide leadership within the Assertive Outreach Team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Adult mental health experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

MCNZ Vocational Registration

Job description

Job Type: Permanent, part time (full-time work is available)

Doyou have a passion for working with those with serious mental illness?Are you ready to make a real difference where it matters most?

Join ourassertive outreach service, caring for those with serious mental illnesscomplicated by a variety of co-morbid disorders and psychosocial difficulties. Your expertise at developing therapeuticrelationships, your knowledge of treatment of psychosis and your ability to provideleadership in a dedicated team will help improve the lives of thoseexperiencing difficult to treat serious mental illness. Collaboration is at the heart of this role,working alongside forward-thinking, multidisciplinary colleagues whereprofessionalism and compassion go hand-in-hand.

Why is this a great role

Join a dynamic and highly skilled Assertive Outreach Team in Ōtautahi | Christchurch.While this is a 0.6 role, it can be combined with working in other parts of our service to allow you to work the hours you want to.Live and work in a vibrant, affordable city that offers the best of the outdoors, arts, culture, food and family life.About the Team / Service / Location

Our Assertive Outreach Team, based at Hillmorton Hospital, is anintegral part of Health New Zealan Canterbury's integrated mental healthsystem. The team includes a psychiatric training registrar, registered nurses,occupational therapists, social workers, psychologist, Pukenga Atawhai andcommunity support worker. The team hasstrong relationships with NGOs together with our general adult outpatient andinpatient services. Christchurch offers the perfect lifestyle balance - whether you're anoutdoor enthusiast, foodie, arts lover, or raising a family, you'll find yourrhythm here. Discover Christchurchhere.

About You

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with:

• Experience in adult mental health
• A strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork
• An innovative, patient-centred approach to care delivery
• Eligibility for Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and allowances
• Generous employer contribution to KiwiSaver
• Ongoing professional development and CME support
• Relocation support available for international and out-of-region candidates

Our Culture:What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi|Puttingpeople at the heart of all we doHealth is ultimately all about people. What'simportant around here is the way we care for and respect others, theresponsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work withintegrity.We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangiand its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori is at the forefrontof all our conversations.We believe in improving, promoting, andprotecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coastcommunity.As a team we are committed to focusing on ourFiveStrategic Pillars (Ngā Pou Aronui)and keeping them inmind and at the forefront of our strategic plan

• Pillar 1:Mana Tangata:Aclearly defined focus on people with serious or acute mental disorders and whoare unable to be treated elsewhere.
• Pillar 2:Matatau:in-depthclinical/specialist expertise in the assessment and treatment of people withserious or acute mental disorders.
• Pillar 3:Mahi Tahi:Amulti-disciplinary and integrated approach that places consumers andtheirfamilies at the centre of all we do
• Pillar 4:Manaakitanga:Apositive culture and environment that values our staff and embodies compassion,hope and wellbeing.
• Pillar 5:Whanaungatang:Continuouslybuilding and sustaining our partnerships with the wider health system, otheragencies and the community to support other professionals and help in thecreation of a sustainable mental health system.

Belonging Here

Being part of the New Zealand, our people enjoyaccess to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus oncareer development.

Health New Zealand believes that diversity andinclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population.As an organisationwe are inclusive and equal opportunity employer thatwelcomes and respects everyone.

We review applications as they are received and may move forward beforethe closing date.