Mental Health Specialist Physician
2 days ago
Company Overview
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering equitable, high-quality care to diverse communities. Our vision focuses on longer, healthier lives with improved quality and fairness in health outcomes.
We are building a collaborative and cohesive healthcare system where professionals thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.
About the Team
This specialist Intellectual Disability Mental Health Service provides comprehensive care for adults with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health concerns. These include dual diagnosis, challenging behavior, neurodevelopmental disorders, and forensic issues, supporting individuals from age 18 through older adulthood.
The service operates across inpatient and outpatient settings, including specialist beds, as well as community support teams.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Specialist Medical Officer (SMO)/Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Intellectually Disabled Persons Health Service.
In this pivotal role, you will deliver high-quality mental health and intellectual disability assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals with diverse needs.
You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and risk assessments to inform treatment planning and interventions.
- Closely collaborate with allied health professionals to ensure integrated care delivery.
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical reviews to optimise patient outcomes.
- Contribute to policy development and implementation relevant to intellectual disability mental health services.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
Requirements
- Specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent.
- Experience in providing mental health services to individuals with intellectual disabilities is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement.
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