What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent position at Waitemata District Health Board?
Job Description - Consultant Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent (TAR05461)
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TAR05461
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive; we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you :
- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities
- Opportunities to participate in local project and regional collaboration teams
A permanent vacancy exists for a motivated and experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team of 14 psychiatrists. You will work with a dedicated team of medical, nursing and allied health staff primarily caring for people in a community setting with complex needs requiring specialist mental health services.
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS) is an experienced and motivated team, attending to clients from toddler ages up to 18 years of age. The team relies on a variety of professions and skills, utilizing CBT, dynamic therapies, family interventions, Mindfulness and DBT groups, as well as a range of local primary services working in unison for the best interest of our community. Telemedicine is well embedded in the service delivery model.
As part of the MHAS service you will be expected to :
You will be known by your peers as someone who :
If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
This position will remain open until the vacancy is filled.
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