Consultant Psychiatrist Home Based Treatment
- Permanent, Full Time – 44 hours per week
- Deliver meaningful care to tamariki, rangatahi and whānau
- Experience affordable living with world‑class outdoor access
About the Role
This role offers exceptional variety and the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of specialists both internally and externally. You will build and maintain strong working relationships and experience the full spectrum of psychiatry—from enduring mental illness to trauma, grief, and acute distress.
You will be part of a supportive, caring, close‑knit team where no two days are the same.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical services to tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau within Te Whatu Ora Waikato boundaries
- Applying psychiatric expertise to ensure current knowledge, skills and attitudes inform clinical decision‑making
- Participating in clinical partnership to ensure tāngata whaiora and their whānau receive integrated, effective, and efficient assessment and care
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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)
About the Team and Service
We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato. Home Based Treatment (HBT) operates within the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment (CAHT) team.
Crisis Team:
- Provides support to service users experiencing acute crisis in the community
- Responsible for assessment and short‑term care
- Experts in acute care management
- Operates 24/7
Home Based Treatment (HBT):
- Offers an alternative to hospital admission
- Operates 8am–8pm, 7 days per week
- Provides a comprehensive, intensive package of intervention for up to 3 weeks
- Multidisciplinary and focused on supporting service users in the least restrictive environment
If hospital admission is being considered, HBT is encouraged as the first option wherever appropriate.
About You
To be considered, you will bring:
- Vocational registration in Psychiatry (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Versatility and flexibility with a passion for team‑based care
- Commitment to service enhancement and continuous improvement
- Dedication to eliminating health inequities
About Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato operates across multiple sites, with Hamilton City as the main campus and several community‑based hospitals throughout the region.
The Waikato lifestyle offers:
- Easy access to beaches and mountains
- Water sports, mountain biking, hiking
- Vineyard lunches and vibrant local culture
For more information on living and working in Waikato click here
As part of the Health NZ Waikato whānau, you will enjoy:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible and agile working options
- Staff benefits and discount schemes
A range of health and wellbeing services
How to Apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Kay Nisbet-Smith, Medical Staff Co-ordinator, Mental Health and Addictions Service Kay.Nisbet-Smith@waikatodhb.health.nz
Closing date: Open until filled
