Psychiatrist - iCAMHS Consultant
- Permanent part-time 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
- Negotiable start date
- No out of hours on-call commitment
- Marlborough Community, Blenheim, New Zealand
A matou ropu (About our team)
The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Blenheim offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby.
Blenheim, Marlborough - where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure, and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of "kiwilife." Marlborough, which also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually, contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique.Blenheim, Marlborough is where healthcare meets adventure, sailing and mountain biking are two of the many easily accessible outdoor activities. The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking. It also has a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, conventional centre, and peaceful approach to life.
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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. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison), a district wile public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay.Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.
Etahi atu mohiohio (More Information)
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Nga huanga o tenei 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. SECA | ASMS
In addition to your salary, you will:
- Receive an annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
- Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)
As a consultant, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for our young patients. Your work will directly contribute to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents in our community.
The successful applicant will:
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for infant, young children, and youth with serious mental health conditions up to aged 18 years in Marlborough Community.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, utilising evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with a supportive 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 and participate in community outreach and education initiatives.
- Have leadership potential for further developing the iCAMHS service to achieve the best health outcomes.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
The ideal applicant will:
- Bring your experience and knowledge of attachment, the impact of adverse childhood events, developmental disorders, and childhood mental health disorders to contribute to advanced care of the population in the Marlborough region.
- 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 in clinical setting.
- Have up-to-date knowledge of current resea