Psychiatrist - Consult Liaison & Acute Mental Healthat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki -
Consultant Psychiatrist Consult Liaison & Acute Mental Health AssessmentsTaranaki Base Hospital, New PlymouthPermanent, 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are currently looking for a passionate, experienced Psychiatrist to work in our Consult Liaison & Acute Mental Health Assessment role, providing psychiatric assessment & clinical leadership for your Consult Liaison staff (Registrar & Registered nurse) as well as our Assessment & Brief Care Team & Co-Response Team.This role is based at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth and will see whaiora on-site either in the Mental Health Outpatient department or across the physical health inpatient areas of the hospital.
The Assessment & Brief Care team provide a 24/7 crisis MH response and assessments to the Taranaki region, managing most cases within the community or ED site but also arrange for on-site appointments with this role. Similarly, the MH Co-response team consisting of MH Clinicians/DAOs, Kaimahi Maori and Police provide a similar approach for people calling emergency services and who require a rapid joint approach.This team will also access acute assessments from time to time.This role is one of many Consultant Psychiatrists within the wider MH&A Service in Taranaki, a group which meets weekly for clinical, educational, business and governance purposes all while providing support to each other and building strong collegial relationships.
There is an on-call requirement which is shared amongst all Consultant Psychiatrists, but this is supported with a first on-call roster of Psychiatric Registrars.Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationThe Mental Health & Addiction Services provides a wide range of specialist services:Acute Services: 23 bed inpatient unit (4 beds in IPC), Assessment & Brief Care team and a Co-Response Team consisting of a MH Clinician (DAO), Kaimahi Maori and Police officerCommunity Adult Mental health: 2 community teams, Tui Ora kaupapa Maori community mental health team and specialist services such as maternal, eating disorders, and early intervention.Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.Mental Health Services for Older people.Alcohol and DrugsIntensive Rehabilitation residence - on site, 4 bed facility which provides therapeutic groups during the day for outpatients and residents.For more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youAs part of the MHAS Adult service, you will be expected to:Provide consultant services to people requiring specialist carePerform Responsible Clinician functions under the Mental Health Act including second opinionsInteract daily with other departments.Mentor junior medical staff and teach medical students attached to the service.Have the ability to work in a range of settings i.e. inpatient, outpatient and community settings inclusive of crisis work.Cover for colleagues in their absence.Participate in an on call 1:10 roster.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 22 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Gail Riccitelli via email gail.riccitelli@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Please direct recruitment specific queries to TK-hr.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz