Consultant Psychiatrist

**Helping to make a difference to our young clients lives**

- **Leading teaching hospital within supportive, stimulating atmosphere**
- **Permanent, full-time / part -time role Monday to Friday, based in Greenlane Clinic Centre -Auckland NZ**

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

Tū Māia, Regional Youth Forensics Services is dedicated to providing exceptional forensic psychiatric care to young individuals within our region. We are committed to transforming lives through comprehensive, evidence-based treatment and support, within a framework of legal and ethical integrity.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for professional growth and development. - A supportive and collaborative work environment. - The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals in the forensic system.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including risk assessments for self-harm, harm to others, and vulnerability.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacological interventions, psychotherapy, and behavioral strategies.
- Prepare forensic reports and provide expert testimony in court, clearly communicating complex psychiatric concepts to legal professionals.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with young people, taking into account their developmental stage, cultural background, and individual experiences.
- Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, psychologists, lawyers, and law enforcement officers.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to the development and evaluation of forensic psychiatric programmes and services for youth.
- Manage acute psychiatric crises and implement risk management plans to ensure the safety of the youth and others.
- Adhere to ethical standards and professional guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring informed consent.

**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 proficiency in using standardised assessment tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with young people.
- Knowledge of the legal systems, laws, and regulations governing youth forensics.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to cultural competency and providing culturally sensitive care.
- Leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in programme development and evaluation.

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**

It is essential that you have experience with child services and neurodevelopment pathways. Also essential, is experience and interest in community care for client and adolescents with developmental disorders.

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Childrens Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here**

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply