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Mo matou Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Totara House is an Early Intervention specialist multidisciplinary service for young people (18-28 years) who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The team aims to reduce the disruption to people's lives by intervening early through a range of services, including community treatment and support, group programmes, and education about psychosis.
Mo te tunga We are seeking a passionate and experienced Psychiatrist with a special interest in Early Intervention to join our team in a permanent, part-time role (0.7 FTE - 0.8 FTE). In this position, you will play a vital part in our mission to identify and address mental health concerns in their early stages, thereby improving long-term outcomes for tangata whaiora.
Responsibilities: Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations of individuals, with a focus on early intervention strategies.Develop personalised treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based interventions and therapeutic modalities.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support to consumers and their whanau-family.Offer guidance and support to colleagues regarding early intervention approaches and best practices.Stay current with advancements in psychiatry and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.Our Culture: Health is ultimately all about people. What matters is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity. As a team, we are committed to focusing on our Five Strategic Pillars (Nga Pou Aronui) and keeping them in mind and at the forefront of our strategic plan:
Pillar 1: Mana Tangata: A clearly defined focus on people with serious or acute mental disorders and who are unable to be treated elsewhere.Pillar 2: Matatau: In-depth clinical/specialist expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with serious or acute mental disorders.Pillar 3: Mahi Tahi: A multi-disciplinary and integrated approach that places consumers and their families at the centre of all we do.Pillar 4: Manaakitanga: A positive culture and environment that values our staff and embodies compassion, hope and wellbeing.Pillar 5: Whanaungatang: Continuously building and sustaining our partnerships with the wider health system, other agencies and the community to support other professionals and help in the creation of a sustainable mental health system.Nga pukenga me nga wheako To be considered for this role, you must be eligible to gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Belonging Here Being part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation, we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.
Tono inaianei Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist.
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