Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult (Community)

• Permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE)
• Queenstown, New Zealand
• Salary dependent on experience

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for permanent full-time work in the General Adult Community Mental Health Services around the Queenstown District. This position covers both rural and urban areas.

This service provides a range of assessment and recovery focused treatment options for adults experiencing serious mental illness and psychological disorders, within an outpatient setting. The team provides short term therapeutic treatment options for service users. You will carry out assessments and clinical interventions with service users presenting with acute mental health needs and increased risks. The service is seeking a clinician with strong clinical competencies, with excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Applicants should have General Adult experience in either a community or inpatient setting. There is a requirement to contribute to the Southland after hours on-call roster, but the frequency of this can be negotiated.

Location:

Located in the South Island, Queenstown is renowned for its dramatic alpine ranges and picturesque lakeside beauty. As the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown offers adrenaline-filled activities such as jet-boats throughout the scenic canyons, exhilarating bungy-jumping, and world-class skiing on Coronet Peak. If relaxation is more your speed, stop by one of the many gorgeous wineries or unwind at Onsen Spa. This impressive tourism hub is conveniently located just a short drive away from other iconic destinations, making it easy to explore the wonders of Wanaka, Milford Sounds, or even Aoraki/ Mt Cook - all within reach from the breathtaking Queenstown Region.

Essential requirements:

• You must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in a vocational and/ or locum tenens Psychiatry scope of practice, with no restrictions to your APC.
• Ideally you will have obtained FRANZCP or near completion.
• Must be legally able to work in New Zealand

Registering with Global Medics as a Psychiatrist will give you access to the widest range of opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.

Talk to our Psychiatry team about taking the next step in your medical career today.

Courtenay Larsen
Para Consultant - Mental Health
+64 21 270 6639