Consultant Psychiatrist - Tu Maia

\n Join the Tš Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service, Greenlane location (Auckland)Permanent, full-time position Monday-Friday role\n

The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people.

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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\n

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialist psychiatric services for youngpeople under the care of Tš Māia. This will include comprehensive assessmentsformally ordered through youth court legislation and the ongoing care and treatment ofyoung people with neurodevelopmental disorders, and severe mental health disorders in thecontext of their family/whanau. This may involve a specialist opinion for the purpose of acourt ordered report or assessment and treatment through the sub team Taiohi Tu TaiohiOra which primarily provided service to the Oranga Tamariki youth justice residences.

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About the Team/Service/ Location\n

Tš Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is a specialised service dedicated to providing comprehensive forensic mental health assessments and interventions for young people involved in the justice system. Our mission is to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people into their communities, promoting their mental health and overall well-being. We work closely with various stakeholders, including families, schools, and community services, to ensure a holistic approach to each young persons care.

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About you\n

To be a successful candidate for this role, you will meet the below minimum requirements:

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• Hold a registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
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• Experience with Child Services and Neurodevelopment pathways
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• Experience and interest in community care for clients (child and adolescents) with developmental disorders
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• Patient centred approach to delivery of care
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• Good written and oral communication skills
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Working at Health New Zealand\n

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.

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We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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