Consultant Psychiatrist Home Based Treatment

Consultant Psychiatrist Home Based Treatment Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waikato – Waikato District, North Island Deliver meaningful care to tamariki, rangatahi and whānau Experience affordable living with worldclass outdoor access About the Role This role offers exceptional variety and the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of specialists both internally and externally. You will build and maintain strong working relationships and experience the full spectrum of psychiatryfrom enduring mental illness to trauma, grief, and acute distress. You will be part of a supportive, caring, closeknit team where no two days are the same. Key responsibilities include: Providing clinical services to tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau within Te Whatu Ora Waikato boundaries Applying psychiatric expertise to ensure current knowledge, skills and attitudes inform clinical decisionmaking Participating in clinical partnership to ensure tāngata whaiora and their whānau receive integrated, effective, and efficient assessment and care About the Team and Service We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato. Home Based Treatment (HBT) operates within the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment (CAHT) team. Crisis Team: Provides support to service users experiencing acute crisis in the community Responsible for assessment and shortterm care Experts in acute care management Operates 24/7 Home Based Treatment (HBT): Offers an alternative to hospital admission Provides a comprehensive, intensive package of intervention for up to 3 weeks Multidisciplinary and focused on supporting service users in the least restrictive environment If hospital admission is being considered, HBT is encouraged as the first option wherever appropriate. About You To be considered, you will bring: Vocational registration in Psychiatry (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand Versatility and flexibility with a passion for teambased care Commitment to service enhancement and continuous improvement Dedication to eliminating health inequities About Waikato Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato operates across multiple sites, with Hamilton City as the main campus and several communitybased hospitals throughout the region. The Waikato lifestyle offers: Easy access to beaches and mountains Vineyard lunches and vibrant local culture As part of the Health NZ Waikato whānau, you will enjoy: Learning and development opportunities Flexible and agile working options Staff benefits and discount schemes A range of health and wellbeing services #J-18808-Ljbffr