Psychiatrist , Alcohol and Drug

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strives to build a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. Our organization is focused on providing high-quality healthcare and embraces a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, allowing us to better understand and meet the needs of our community. About the Role We are seeking psychiatrists with experience or an interest in addiction to join our team at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth. The successful candidates will become part of a collaborative group of 12 psychiatrists and will receive support from a variety of professionals, including nursing staff, counselors, and psychologists, within our Addiction Service. Our Mental Health Addiction Services offer a comprehensive range of specialist services across the Taranaki region, which encompasses New Plymouth City, the coastline, and the rural areas of South Taranaki such as Stratford and Hawera. We provide five distinct services: - Acute Services, which includes a 23-bed inpatient unit (15 for adults, 4 for mental health services for older people, and 4 for intensive psychiatric care), an assessment and brief care crisis team, and a co-response team. - Adult Mental Health, featuring two community teams and additional services such as maternal mental health, eating disorders, and early intervention. - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. - Mental Health Services for Older People. - Addiction Services. About the Team You will join a dedicated team of 12 psychiatrists and collaborate with a range of professionals in the Addiction Service. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that we provide person-centered care and work together to improve the quality of our services. About You We are looking for candidates who are recognized by their peers for their ability to: - Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centered care. - Strive for continuous improvement in service development and delivery. - Communicate exceptionally well and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds. - Engage with other providers, consumers, and health organizations to enhance service quality and responsiveness. - Focus on achieving results while fostering positive working relationships. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce, welcoming applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. This position will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Janette Thompson via email at Janette.Thompson@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement. While Health New Zealand is undergoing changes, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.