Psychiatrist - iCAMHS Consultant

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced psychiatrist specialising in Infant, Child, and Adolescent (iCAMHS) to join our Mental Health multidisciplinary team

• Permanent part-time 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
• Negotiable start date
• No out of hours on-call commitment
• Marlborough Community, Blenheim, New Zealand 

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Blenheim offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby.

Blenheim, Marlborough - where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure, and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of "kiwilife." Marlborough, which also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually, contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique. Blenheim, Marlborough is where healthcare meets adventure, sailing and mountain biking are two of the many easily accessible outdoor activities. The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking. It also has a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, conventional centre, and peaceful approach to life. Visit this page to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance being in Blenheim https://marlboroughnz.com/live-work/

Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3,000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison), a district wile public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. SECA | ASMS

In addition to your salary, you will:

• Receive an annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
• Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

As a consultant, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for our young patients. Your work will directly contribute to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents in our community.

The successful applicant will: 

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for infant, young children, and youth with serious mental health conditions up to aged 18 years in Marlborough Community.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, utilising evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Provide consultation and support to families and caregivers.
• Have a passion for delivering high quality, evidence based, culturally responsive, and effective healthcare.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in partnership with multiple agencies and participate in community outreach and education initiatives.
• Have leadership potential for further developing the iCAMHS service to achieve the best health outcomes.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

The ideal applicant will:

• Bring your experience and knowledge of attachment, the impact of adverse childhood events, developmental disorders, and childhood mental health disorders to contribute to advanced care of the population in the Marlborough region.
• Hold Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and Vocational Registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Have at least two years post-registration experience with iCAMHS inpatients or outpatients in clinical setting.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of current research, treatments, and guidelines relating to major mental health issues of children and youth.
• Have some experience in liaison / consultation with other agencies, e.g working with community services such as Oranga Tamariki, schools, GPs and local Maori networks, or internationally equivalent services.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development.
• Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?) 

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on SMO.Recruitment@nmdhb.govt.nz or +64 3 539 5777. 

For more information or informal discussions please contact:

• Rita Van Iddekinge- Service Manager, Rita.VanIddekinge@nmdhb.govt.nz, or
• Susan Murray – iCAMHS Manager, Susan.Murray@nmdhb.govt.nz, or

To apply please click Apply Now or follow this link to complete our online registration and application forms) https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email are not considered.

Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).

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Applications close: Open until filled.

Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.