Consultant Psychiatrist - Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre

Seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Buchanan 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.

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.

This role will provide specialist psychiatric input as a member of a well-established and stable multi-disciplinary team which includes one other Psychiatrist, a part-time GP and a registrar with regular medical student placements. The role involves planning and delivering care and treatment to patients (whaiora) in the context of their whānau.

• Bio‑psycho‑social assessments with a psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery focus.
• Psychiatric consultation to multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide psychiatric expertise in all aspects of 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.

Buchanan 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. BRC provides a therapeutic, recovery‑oriented environment utilising evidence‑based practice in response to patients’ clinical and rehabilitation needs.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with a current Practising Certificate or be eligible for registration.
• Be experienced in providing psychiatric expertise to people experiencing severe mental ill‑health and demonstrate a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• Hold a full and clean driver’s licence as this role involves some community work.

Documentation for overseas specialists will require source verification of qualifications.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. A dedicated and inclusive workforce enables better service to our community.