Psychiatry Consultant Opportunity - Rehabilitation Centre in Auckland, NZ

Overview

Seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Rehabilitation Centre (Auckland)

Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with flexibility available for the right candidate.

Point Chevalier location, close to public transport links

About the Role

This role will provide a specialist psychiatric input as a member of a well-established and stable multi-disciplinary team. This will include involvement in urgent and planned assessments, planning and delivering care and treatment to whaiora (patients) in the context of their whānau.

Responsibilities

• Bio-psycho-social assessments with a psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery focus.
• Psychiatric consultation to multidisciplinary team members.
• Psychiatric expertise in all aspects of the care throughout the day-to-day operations of the service, e.g. clinical reviews, daily planning, handovers
• Liaise with other medical services including physicians and GPs.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for clients under the MH Act.
• Participate in the on call after hours SMO roster.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Rehabilitation Centre is a specialist inpatient rehabilitation service for 40 people aged 18-65 years. The majority of people are under 30 years and all experience serious mental illness with associated high and complex needs. Many have significant physical health needs. We provide a therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment utilising evidence-based practice in response to peoples’ clinical and rehabilitation needs.

About you

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How to apply

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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