Consultant Psychiatrist - Addictions

Consultant Psychiatrist - Addictions

• Permanent full-time position
• Taranaki, North Island
• Salary dependent on experience

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for full or part-time work within the Addiction Psychiatry service in Taranaki.

This service provides a range of assessment and recovery focused treatment options for adults experiencing serious mental illness and psychological disorders, within an inpatient 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.

Location:

Located on the West Coast of the North Island, the Taranaki region is the ideal spot for outdoor adventurists. Home to native forests, top-tier surf breaks, and rugged coastlines, Taranaki has endless beauty waiting to be explored. The iconic Mount Taranaki provides the perfect backdrop for pictures too!

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.
• Experience within the community based Mental Health Service
• 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.

Ellen Watts
Para Consultant - Mental Health
+64 27 358 4133