Community Psychiatrist
2 days ago
Location: Wellington Clinic - Adelaide Road, Wellington
Service: Wellington South Community Mental Health Team
Contract: Permanent/Fixed, full/part time
Salary: As per ASMS SECA
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to become an integral part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you'll help shape and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients.
Your key responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive psychiatric and risk assessments, providing clinical leadership in medical care and physical health management, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care, supporting the development of junior staff and students through teaching and mentorship, and coordinating effective discharge planning in partnership with community services.
We're looking for a compassionate, communicative clinician with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and collaborative working. If you're ready to contribute your expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Wellington South Community Mental Health Team is a friendly and supportive group that values the importance of enjoying our work (mahi) as a key to delivering excellent care. We provide secondary mental health services to adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing psychological distress. Our care is primarily community-based, enabling people to access support while maintaining their daily routines, with inpatient care available when clinically necessary.
Our service is designed for adults (18+) experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress that significantly impacts daily functioning or presents ongoing risks to themselves or others. Beyond direct patient care, we also offer guidance and support to primary healthcare providers, such as GP practices.
The Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) spans across Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast and includes local, regional, and national services. The local MHAIDS services are provided from multiple sites within the 3 sub-region - greater Wellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.
About you
- Vocationally registered in Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- FRANZCP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
- Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Relevant experience and training
Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
How to apply
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