Psychiatrist - Consult Liaison & Acute Mental Health

# Psychiatrist - Consult Liaison & Acute Mental Health at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Consultant Psychiatrist Consult Liaison & Acute Mental Health Assessments****Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth****Permanent, 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)**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.**About the Role**We are currently looking for a passionate, experienced Psychiatrist to work in our Consult Liaison & Acute Mental Health Assessment role, providing psychiatric assessment & clinical leadership for your Consult Liaison staff (Registrar & Registered nurse) as well as our Assessment & Brief Care Team & Co-Response Team.This role is based at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth and will see whaiora on-site either in the Mental Health Outpatient department or across the physical health inpatient areas of the hospital. The Assessment & Brief Care team provide a 24/7 crisis MH response and assessments to the Taranaki region, managing most cases within the community or ED site but also arrange for on-site appointments with this role. Similarly, the MH Co-response team consisting of MH Clinicians/DAOs, Kaimahi Maori and Police provide a similar approach for people calling emergency services and who require a rapid joint approach. This team will also access acute assessments from time to time.This role is one of many Consultant Psychiatrists within the wider MH&A Service in Taranaki, a group which meets weekly for clinical, educational, business and governance purposes all while providing support to each other and building strong collegial relationships. There is an on-call requirement which is shared amongst all Consultant Psychiatrists, but this is supported with a first on-call roster of Psychiatric Registrars.Please click here to view the position description**About the Team/Service/ Location**The Mental Health & Addiction Services provides a wide range of specialist services:* Acute Services: 23 bed inpatient unit (4 beds in IPC), Assessment & Brief Care team and a Co-Response Team consisting of a MH Clinician (DAO), Kaimahi Maori and Police officer* Community Adult Mental health: 2 community teams, Tui Ora kaupapa Maori community mental health team and specialist services such as maternal, eating disorders, and early intervention.* Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.* Mental Health Services for Older people.* Alcohol and Drugs* Intensive Rehabilitation residence - on site, 4 bed facility which provides therapeutic groups during the day for outpatients and residents.For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here**About you**As part of the MHAS Adult service, you will be expected to:* Provide consultant services to people requiring specialist care* Perform Responsible Clinician functions under the Mental Health Act including second opinions* Interact daily with other departments.* Mentor junior medical staff and teach medical students attached to the service.* Have the ability to work in a range of settings i.e. inpatient, outpatient and community settings inclusive of crisis work.* Cover for colleagues in their absence.* Participate in an on call 1:10 roster.**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply please click **apply now**. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before **26 July 2026**. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Gail Riccitelli via email [email protected] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Please direct recruitment specific queries to [email protected]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki || Location: | Taranaki || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 24-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 26-Jul-2026 || Reference: | TAR06703 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.tdhb.org.nz/ | #J-18808-Ljbffr