Psychiatrist , Alcohol and Drug

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. We are currently looking for doctors with experience/and or an interest in addictions to work in our service. The successful applicant/s will be part of a team comprising 12 psychiatrists within the broader service and will have the support of a range of professionals including nursing, counsellors, psychology within the Addiction service. Our Mental Health & Addiction Services provides a wide range of specialist services within the Taranaki region which includes New Plymouth City and coastline, and a large rural/lifestyle population in South Taranaki (Stratford/Hawera). There are five distinct services: Acute Services - 23 bed Inpatient Unit (15 Adult, 4 Mental Health Services Older People and 4 Intensive Psychiatric Care ), Assessment and Brief Care (Crisis Team) and a Co Response Team Adult Mental health - 2 community teams, and other services such as maternal mental health, eating disorders,, early intervention . Child and Adolescent mental health services. Mental health services for Older people. Addiction Services. You will be known by your peers as someone who: Works well in multidisciplinary teams to provide person centred care. Strives to improve the way services are developed and delivered. Has excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds. Engages with other providers, consumers, and health organisations to improve the quality and responsiveness of services. Focuses on achieving results and developing and maintaining good working relationships in the workplace. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr