International Clinical & Health Psychologist
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Job Description
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Location: Auckland New Zealand Public Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-time
Service: Adult Community Mental Health Services
Purpose of the Position
As a Consultant Psychiatrist within Aucklands public healthcare system you will play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality culturally responsive mental health care to adults in the community. You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary service committed to holistic and recovery-oriented treatment that reflects the cultural diversity of Tmaki Makaurau Auckland.
This is a permanent position that supports a team aligned with the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) delivering services that uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive for equity in mental health outcomes particularly for Mori and Pacific peoples.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments diagnoses and treatment planning for adult clients.
- Manage psychiatric reviews and provide clinical leadership in risk assessment and management.
- Collaborate effectively with psychologists nurses social workers occupational therapists peer support workers and cultural advisors within the community team.
- Contribute to shared decision-making and person-centred care in partnership with service users and whnau.
- Uphold safe prescribing practices and monitor the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and registrars.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings clinical reviews and peer consultation forums.
- Take part in quality improvement initiatives service development and continuing professional education.
- Promote equity cultural competence and trauma-informed care as core principles of service delivery.
- Support the implementation of Mori models of care and ensure alignment with cultural frameworks that enhance access and responsiveness for tangata whaiora.
Key Requirements
Qualification & Registration:
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Eligible for vocational registration as a psychiatrist with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
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FRANZCP or equivalent international qualification in psychiatry.
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Current Annual Practising Certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
Experience & Attributes:
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Prior experience working in adult community mental health settings.
- Understanding of recovery principles and a commitment to collaborative strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and across systems of care.
- Cultural competence and a deep commitment to bicultural practice and the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Awareness of the social determinants of mental health and the ability to tailor treatment accordingly.
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Strong documentation clinical reasoning and risk management skills.
Desirable Attributes:
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Experience working with Mori and Pacific populations.
- Familiarity with the CAPA model or similar collaborative care frameworks.
- Interest in service innovation equity initiatives and integrated models of care.
- Ability to mentor trainees support workforce development or lead service projects.
What We Offer
- Salary range: $90000 NZD - $125000 NZD per annum depending on experience.
- Comprehensive immigration support including visa sponsorship and professional licensing assistance.
- Financial relocation package covering international relocation and settlement costs.
- The opportunity to work in one of New Zealands most vibrant multicultural cities Auckland offers beautiful natural landscapes excellent schooling and a high quality of life.
- A values-driven public health service committed to equity collaboration and culturally safe care.
- Access to ongoing professional development supervision and service leadership opportunities.
- A supportive team environment that values wellbeing diversity and career progression.
Application Process
If you are passionate about equitable mental health care and would like to contribute your expertise to a forward-thinking community service in Aotearoa New Zealand we invite you to apply.
This role is open to international candidates and we provide full immigration support for you and your family.
For more information or a confidential discussion contact our international recruitment team today.
- Salary range: $90000 NZD - $125000 NZD per annum depending on experience.
- Comprehensive immigration support including visa sponsorship and professional licensing assistance.
- Financial relocation package covering international relocation and settlement costs.
Employment Type
Full Time
