Child And Adolescent Psychiatry Consultant Opportunity On New Zealand`S North Island

About the Role

We are looking for someone who has had great training and experience, who is an outstanding communicator, who can join with amazing colleagues and see the true value of working within a multi-disciplinary team in Palmerston North.

We need someone who meets with a family and young person and draws on their strengths and not just their 'illness', who works alongside them to achieve mutual goals, is able to be compassionate when things don't go to plan and able to help a family reset.

It's imperative that you have a good sense of humour and are able to enjoy the team.

We know we are asking for a lot but feel that the right person with the right attitude is key.

More about us :

We provide comprehensive out-patient based services with ever growing outreach into the community.

Our services include :

Duty / crisis intervention service within a dedicated Intake team

Community liaison

Outreach clinics (in Tararua)

Small service in Horowhenua

Eating disorder team

Growing group program (DBT, ALERT, Yoga & boxing, Emotional regulation skills group for parents)

Various therapies (DBT, CBT, ACT, child Psychotherapy, Family therapy)

We have a really well functioning and supportive team here in the CAFMHS service and we want someone who will add to that culture.

We have a commitment to continuing medical education and professional development and our peer review group is enrolled with the maintenance of professional standards programme of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

We are recognised by the College for registrar training.

If you want to develop a service delivery model, have an area of special interest or seek an opportunity to get involved in research, do let us know.

What can we offer you?

A diverse, dynamic and collegial team environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Six weeks annual leave per annum

10 paid days per annum available for continued medical education including a generous allowance towards costs of course and travel

Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates

About our region :

Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.

The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Apiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatu.

Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatu home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why.

It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to a range of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.

No traffic and an easy commute to work help with true work-life balance.

Our central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.

We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.

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