Lead youth psychiatry care at Kari Centre and coordinate with families and team

Consultant Psychiatrist - Kari Centre

Permanent, full-time role - part time can be considered for the right candidate

Central Auckland location, easily accessible via public transport

Relocation packages available for overseas candidates

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are currently seeking Consultant Psychiatrists to join our team on a permanent, full time or part time basis.

The primary purpose of this role is to promote recovery by providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment in collaboration with the service user, their family/whanau and carers, and the multidisciplinary team. We are seeking Consultant Psychiatrists who have experience and interest in treating and caring for youth in a mental health setting.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Kari Centre provides support for young people under the age of 18 and their whānau. The service provides assessment and treatment for children and adolescents (rangatahi) who are experiencing significant behavioural concerns, psychological concerns, and emotional distress, which can no longer be managed by the services within the community. The team covers the Central Auckland catchment area, Waiheke, and Great Barrier Islands. The Kari Centre is made up of experienced Mental Health professionals including Specialist Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Child Psychotherapists, Nurses and Occupational Therapists as well as Cultural Advisors. The Kari Centre utilises CAPA (Choice and Partnership Approach) as its current service delivery model.

About You

To be a successful applicant for this role, you will meet the below minimum requirements:

  • Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry
  • Able to register as a Vocational Specialist with New Zealand Medical Council
  • Experience and interest in treating and caring for youth in a mental health setting

Desired requirements:

  • Experience and interest in treating and caring for youth in a community mental health setting.
  • Experience/interest in working with service users of diverse cultural origins
  • Interest in service development and evaluation of service delivery.
  • FRANZCP.
  • Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant: Jade.Smith@TeWhatuOra.Govt.NZ

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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