Psychology & Counselling - Medrecruit

MedRecruit Limited; Christchurch; Sur place; NZD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MedRecruit Limited is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well-established hospital service in Christchurch, New Zealand. This permanent role involves delivering specialist mental health care to children, adolescents and their families within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, work with psychologists, nurses and external providers, and contribute to service development.

Responsabilités

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment
• Developing and implementing individualized care plans
• Working closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and external providers
• Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Description du poste

Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Employment Type: Permanent

Start Date: 28 September 2026

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

A rewarding opportunity is available for a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well-established hospital service in Christchurch. You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health care to children, adolescents, and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based treatment
• Developing and implementing individualised care plans
• Working closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and external providers
• Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

This role offers a supportive clinical environment with strong professional development opportunities. International candidates can be considered.

Why Christchurch?

Christchurch is a vibrant South Island city offering an exceptional lifestyle and career balance.

• Easy access to mountains, beaches, and national parks
• Excellent outdoor lifestyle including skiing, hiking, and cycling
• Family-friendly communities with great schools
• Growing city with modern infrastructure and thriving culture
• Relaxed pace of life with all essential amenities

Ski, surf, cycle, walk or explore the gardens – the world is your oyster in Christchurch.

Stunning beaches and landscapes, cycle and walking trails and ski fields all surround this major urban centre. The perfect spot for families, education, sporting and lifestyle choices are all abundant.

Be a part of a large tertiary, teaching and research hospital in the South Island of New Zealand. It's the major trauma centre for the region with more than 800 beds, which allows career progression and opportunities to learn. You'll be spoilt for choice outside of work as well, with loads to see and do.