Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist/ GP or Medical Officer - Addictions Medicine to join the department of Mental Health & Addiction Services.Permanent, full-time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)1:9 On-callAddiction team, Nelson, NZNga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. Meca | ASMS.In addition to your salary, you will:Receive a generous annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.Be reimbursed for competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses (conditions apply).Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)The successful applicant will:Provide addiction medicine services to patients with alcohol and drug use disorder, especially those with significant co-existing health disorders or opioid dependency.Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.Have a passion for delivering high quality, evidence-based, culturally responsive and effective healthcare.Enjoy working collaboratively in partnership with multiple agencies.Have leadership potential for further developing the addiction service to achieve the best health outcomes for patients.Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)The ideal applicant will:Bring your addiction medicine expertise to the wider mental health team to develop the capacity of our services and contribute to advanced care of the population in the Nelson region.Provide quality treatment to individuals having both substance use disorders and other significant mental health disorders.Have three years of experience assessing and managing the medical complications of addictive disorders and implementing a range of treatments in addiction environments.Have up-to-date knowledge of current research, treatments, and guidelines relating to major addiction mental health issues.Have some experience in liaison/consultation with other agencies, e.g., working with community services such as GPs, social workers, and addiction support workers.Hold Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and Vocational Registration of Psychiatry, or equivalent with the Medical Council of New Zealand.Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)For general enquiries please contact ******, 0224193201.To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form: https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).N23-549Applications close: open until filled.Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence.He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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