Youth Forensic Mental Health Clinician (Adolescent)

North Island - Auckland Central Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand tertiary hospital in Auckland Central invites applications for a Child Psychiatrist with a focus on youth mental health. The role involves leadership in a multidisciplinary team and supervision of registrars, house officers and students in a major unit serving 0–18 year olds and their families.

Candidates should be registered or eligible for Locum Tenens in New Zealand, with at least 5 years in mental health and a commitment to biocultural practice and recovery principles.

Qualifications

• 5 years clinical practice in Mental Health.
• Excellent working knowledge of NZ mental health field and legislation.
• Commitment to biocultural practice.
• Sound understanding and commitment to recovery principles.
• High standard of verbal and written communication.
• PC literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.
• Collaborate with Registrars, House Officers and Students for supervision and teaching.
• Contribute to the Child and Family Unit and inpatient services in Auckland Central.
• Engage with family/carer involvement and multidisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Communication skills

Clinical governance

Education

FRANZCP or Equivalent

Job description

The New Zealand tertiary hospital in Auckland Central invites applications for a Child Psychiatrist with a focus on youth mental health. The role involves leadership in a multidisciplinary team and supervision of registrars, house officers and students in a major unit serving 0–18 year olds and their families.

Candidates should be registered or eligible for Locum Tenens in New Zealand, with at least 5 years in mental health and a commitment to biocultural practice and recovery principles.