Regional Youth Forensic Service Seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist. This is a full-time role comprised of 0.2fte lead clinician and 0.8fte clinical practice. (Could be part-time minimum 0.8fte for the right candidate) Key leadership role in an exciting service Ongoing staff support and development Central location Tu Maia is a dedicated Youth Forensic Team based at Greenlane Clinical Centre that provides services for the Auckland and Waitemata catchment areas. Counties Manukau and Northland have local youth forensic teams of designated clinicians who liaise with Tu Maia for support or specialist expertise. Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Provides in-reach to the two secure residences in South Auckland; Korowai Manaaki (Youth Justice) and Whakatakapokai (Mixed Youth Justice and Care and Protection). There is also some intervention offered to young people in the community. The intervention component of RYFS is called Taiohi Tu Taiohi Ora (TTTO). As well as creating Cultural reports, the team also produces a number of sections 38 and 333 court-ordered reports. Provide triage assessments and advice within the supra-regional youth courts. Facilitate admission for any rangatahi requiring admission to the National secure youth forensic inpatient unit Nga Taiohi in Porirua. Actively liaises with Youth Coordination Teams. This intersectorial approach is part of the national Youth Crime Action Plan, and more locally Tamaki Makaurau Rangatahi Action Plan. The position requires a self-motivated and conscientious leader with a strong clinical and consumer focus. You will relish the challenges and enjoy working in a supportive environment. You will have a positive attitude, flexibility, and a proven ability to form good relationships with staff, consumers, and their families/whanau. Although experience in a clinical leadership role is desirable, experienced mental health professionals with a desire to extend into a clinical leadership role will be considered, and if successful will be supported in their development. You will work collaboratively at a senior clinical level with the clinical team leader, clients, colleagues, mental health service providers, and other community agencies to promote service user recovery. We welcome applications from experienced NZ registered Consultant Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers. A full and clean driver's license is required. We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to have a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin, Recruitment Consultant at or 021574042 to discuss how we can best support your application. CLTC2023 Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr