Psychiatrist - iCAMHS Consultant

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced psychiatrist specialising in Infant, Child, and Adolescent (iCAMHS) to join our Mental Health multidisciplinary team

Permanent part-time 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
Negotiable start date
No out of hours on-call commitment
Marlborough Community, Blenheim, New Zealand

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is a great place to live for both work and leisure.
Blenheim offers various luxuries and attractions, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby. It is a secure and pleasant place to raise a family.
Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3,000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ.

Receive an annual allowance for continued medical education expenses, including paid time off to attend events.
Access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
As a consultant, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for our young patients.

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for infants, young children, and youth with serious mental health conditions.
Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, utilising evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
Provide consultation and support to families and caregivers.
Have a passion for delivering high quality, evidence-based, culturally responsive, and effective healthcare.
Enjoy working collaboratively in partnership with multiple agencies.
Have leadership potential for further developing the iCAMHS service.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

Bring experience and knowledge of attachment, adverse childhood events, developmental disorders, and childhood mental health disorders.
Hold Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and Vocational Registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Have at least two years post-registration experience with iCAMHS inpatients or outpatients.
Have up-to-date knowledge of current research, treatments, and guidelines relating to major mental health issues of children and youth.
Have experience in liaison/consultation with other agencies.
Strong commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on *** or +64 3 539 5777.
To apply please click or follow this link to complete our online registration and application forms) /nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email are not considered.
Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Applications close: Open until filled.
Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori.
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