Psychiatrist | Assertive Outreach Service

Job Type: Permanent, part time (full-time work is available)

Do you have a passion for working with those with serious mental illness?

Are you ready to make a real difference where it matters most? Join our assertive outreach service, caring for those with serious mental illness complicated by a variety of co-morbid disorders and psychosocial difficulties.  Your expertise at developing therapeutic relationships, your knowledge of treatment of psychosis and your ability to provide leadership in a dedicated team will help improve the lives of those experiencing difficult to treat serious mental illness.  Collaboration is at the heart of this role, working alongside forward-thinking, multidisciplinary colleagues where professionalism and compassion go hand-in-hand.

Why is this a great role

• Join a dynamic and highly skilled Assertive Outreach Team in Ōtautahi | Christchurch.
• While this is a 0.6 role, it can be combined with working in other parts of our service to allow you to work the hours you want to.
• Live and work in a vibrant, affordable city that offers the best of the outdoors, arts, culture, food and family life.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Assertive Outreach Team, based at Hillmorton Hospital, is an integral part of Health New Zealan Canterbury’s integrated mental health system. The team includes a psychiatric training registrar, registered nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologist, Pukenga Atawhai and community support worker.  The team has strong relationships with NGOs together with our general adult outpatient and inpatient services.

Christchurch offers the perfect lifestyle balance – whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, foodie, arts lover, or raising a family, you’ll find your rhythm here. Discover Christchurch here.

About You

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist with:

• Experience in adult mental health
• A strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork
• An innovative, patient-centred approach to care delivery
• Eligibility for Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and allowances
• Generous employer contribution to KiwiSaver
• Ongoing professional development and CME support
• Relocation support available for international and out-of-region candidates

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi | Putting people at the heart of all we do 

Health is ultimately all about people. What’s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity. 

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori is at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

As a team we are committed to focusing on our Five Strategic Pillars (Ngā Pou Aronui) and keeping them in mind and at the forefront of our strategic plan

Pillar 1: Mana Tangata: A clearly defined focus on people with serious or acute mental disorders and who are unable to be treated elsewhere.

Pillar 2: Matatau: in-depth clinical/specialist expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with serious or acute mental disorders.

Pillar 3: Mahi Tahi: A multi-disciplinary and integrated approach that places consumers and their families at the centre of all we do

Pillar 4: Manaakitanga: A positive culture and environment that values our staff and embodies compassion, hope and wellbeing.

Pillar 5: Whanaungatang: Continuously building and sustaining our partnerships with the wider health system, other agencies and the community to support other professionals and help in the creation of a sustainable mental health system.

Belonging Here

Being part of the New Zealand, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.  

Apply now

Apply online now. For further information, please contact: Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist | Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

We review applications as they are received and may move forward before the closing date.