Child and Adolescent Specialist Psychiatrist Position

3 weeks ago


New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

About Us

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is a leading healthcare provider in Taranaki, committed to delivering high-quality care to our community.

We are currently seeking an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team of 14 psychiatrists. As a specialist in child and adolescent mental health, you will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care to individuals from toddler age to 18 years old.

The Role

This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our young patients. As a consultant psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing specialist services, interacting daily with other departments, mentoring junior medical staff, and working in various settings including inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide consultant services to people requiring specialist care
  • Interact daily with other departments
  • Mentor junior medical staff attached to the service
  • Have the ability to work in a range of settings
  • Cover for colleagues in their absence
  • Participate in an on-call 1:10 roster

Your Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to interact with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds, and be focused on achieving results and developing good working relationships.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive orientation and induction, access to clinical training and education, up-to-date facilities, opportunities to participate in local projects and regional collaboration teams, and professional development.

Estimated Salary

$150,000 - $200,000 per annum.

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