Senior Medical Officer - Maternal Mental Health, Te Whatu Ora at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Maternal Mental Health – Perinatal Team working in the vibrant and culturally diverse community of South Auckland.

We welcome applications from overseas candidates and for information about relocating to New Zealand, please click here. There are many benefits to living and working in Auckland. You will be working in a major centre with easy access to awe-inspiring scenery and experience outdoor adventures like kayaking in the Coromandel or enjoying dark sky sanctuary of Great Barrier Island. 

To see more about us and our hospital, please click here. 

·         Remunerations via ASMS MECA Step 1-15  -  $185,380  -  $267,980  NZD

·         Assistance with Visa & MCNZ Registration if needed

The Maternal Mental Health team is our multi-disciplinary specialist team providing assessment and treatment to pregnant women and those with an infant up to 12months old. 

This role is primarily focused on assessment and treatment to pregnant women though does have interface with our Whakatupu Ora Infant Mental Health team, our multi-disciplinary specialist service team providing assessment and therapy for children (0 to 4 years) and their caregivers to improve mental health outcomes for children. There is shared Multidisciplinary team meeting, allowing for consultation and joint work from both perspectives. We are based at Springs Road site in East Tamaki. The teams provide clinic and community-based services for whaanau in the CM Health area.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be engaged in core clinical activities such as treatment planning and the development of recovery-oriented interventions that are culturally relevant to our service users and their whaanau. You will have a focus on early intervention, experience in working with whanau and excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with a wide range of services and professionals on intervention plans.

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Essential:

·         Vocational Registration with the MCNZ as a Consultant Psychiatrist

·         Experience in and ability to develop therapeutic relationships with caregivers and infants or children

·         Ability to work in a diverse community

Please apply online at https://www.countiesmanukau.health.nz/

For more information on this role, please contact Barb in our Talent Acquisition  Centre on 09 259 3640 or the Service Manager Pip Matthews on Pip.matthews@middlemore.co.nz

Job Number: CMH20239936

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