Consultant Psychiatrist
Te Whatu Ora Southern
- Invercargill
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We have a full-time position available on our inpatient ward and a position in the community team. Applicants seeking part time hours would be considered.
- Competitive and negotiable salary
- Work within a supportive and high functioning multidisciplinary team
- Enjoy a wide variety of lifestyle opportunities living in beautiful Southland
- Experience working with adult patients with mental illness in an Inpatient Unit and/or community setting
- A motivated team player who delivers a high-quality care to patients and their family/whānau.
- Commitment to clinical and professional development
- Current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Adhere to the professional codes of ethics and standards of practice of the New Zealand Medical Council.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
- Utilise evidence-based assessment tools and clinical expertise
- Provide individualised, client-centred therapy
- Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to support their mental well-being
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records and other required documentation
- Prescribe medications when appropriate.
- Occupational Health Assessment
- Police Vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks