Community - Psychiatrist (Urgent response unit)

Consultant Psychiatrist for the Urgent Response Service Role based at Greenlane Clinical Centre Permanent, full-time position (1 FTE) from Monday to Friday with rostered on-call duties About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders effectively. We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Urgent Response Service team based at the Greenlane Clinical Centre in Epsom. Our service operates 24/7 and is responsible for providing timely assessments and treatments for individuals in need of psychiatric evaluation within 72 hours. You will be part of a well-established team of dedicated and experienced clinicians. In this role, you will provide urgent and acute psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment in collaboration with service users, their families/whānau, and carers, as well as the multidisciplinary team within the Urgent Response Service (URS). The Urgent Response Service is a key component of the Mental Health Community Acute Service. This position also includes medical leadership responsibilities within the URS, working closely with the URS Clinical Coordinator and Community Mental Health Service leadership. Your work will offer variety as you conduct assessments in various settings, including the Greenlane Clinical Centre, community environments, the police custody suite, and the Emergency Department at the main hospital. Requirements Candidates must be vocationally registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate or be eligible for one. A postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is preferred. If you are an overseas specialist, you will need to provide source verification of your qualifications for registration. For more information on the registration process and source verification, please reach out. For inquiries regarding this role, please contact Andrea Lees at AndreaL@adhb.govt.nz. Benefits Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means being part of an organization dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce, making us better equipped to understand and serve our communities. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant, at jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.