Senior Consultant Psychiatrist – Youth Forensics

Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora in Auckland seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver specialised mental health care for youths in the forensic system. You will join a multidisciplinary team at Greenlane Clinic Centre and contribute to risk assessment, treatment planning and expert reports.

Applicants should have NZ medical registration, extensive youth-forensic experience, and strong communication skills. A commitment to cultural safety and family‑centred care is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Extensive experience in youth psychiatry and forensic settings.
• Strong diagnostic and assessment skills with standardised tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with youth.
• Knowledge of legal systems governing youth forensic work.
• Collaborative team player with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to cultural competency and respectful care.
• Leadership and mentoring experience in programme development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments including risk assessments for self-harm and harm to others.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with pharmacology, psychotherapy and behavioural strategies.
• Prepare forensic reports and provide expert testimony in court.
• Build therapeutic relationships with youth, considering development and culture.
• Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, lawyers and law enforcement.
• Stay current with research and best practices in youth forensics.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of forensic psychiatric programmes.
• Manage acute crises and implement risk management for youth safety.
• Adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality and informed consent.

Skills

Youth psychiatry

Forensic psychiatry

Risk assessment

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Medical degree in Psychiatry

Registration with Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

Te Whatu Ora in Auckland seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to deliver specialised mental health care for youths in the forensic system. You will join a multidisciplinary team at Greenlane Clinic Centre and contribute to risk assessment, treatment planning and expert reports.

Applicants should have NZ medical registration, extensive youth-forensic experience, and strong communication skills. A commitment to cultural safety and family‑centred care is essential in this role.