Specialist Medical Officer - Hāpai Ora Early Intervention Service

Seeking an experienced Consultant for Hāpai Ora

Provide a range of high-quality therapeutic programmes with a strong multi-disciplinary focus.
Permanent, part-time, (3 days per week) Monday to Friday - flexible hours

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for Hāpai Ora, a well-established Early Psychosis service based in Epsom, Auckland.
Hāpai Ora, the early psychosis intervention team of Te Toka Tumai (ADHB) offers an innovative and youth-friendly service to tāngata whai i te ora up to age 30, that are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
At a time when a rangatahi (young person) feels most vulnerable, the Hāpai Ora team works together to support our rangatahi and their whānau through their journey in moving forward with their lives.
Our team is made up of experienced mental health professionals including Specialist Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, as well as Cultural Advisors (Māori/Pacifica), Peer and Rainbow Community Support Specialists, and an Employment Consultant embedded within the team.
As a consultant psychiatrist at Te Toka Tumai, you will thrive in a vibrant, innovative, and diverse multidisciplinary environment.
Professionally, you will have many opportunities to develop and specialise, as well as receiving ongoing support and mentoring from highly experienced clinicians.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
To be successful in this role, you will be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Practising Certificate or be eligible for registration.
(Please note, if you are an overseas specialist, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application.)
You will also have experience and interest in providing a high-quality service to service users experiencing moderate to severe mental ill-health in a community setting, and a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori is essential in this role.
You will also hold a full and clean driver's license as this role involves some community work.
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.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care.
We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply for this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin - Recruitment Consultant at *** or 021574042.
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