Clinical Psychologist (CADS)

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: Level 1, 113 Adelaide Road, Mt cook, Wellington

Service:    Addiction Services: Community Alcohol and Drugs (CADS) 

Contract:  Permanent full time (1FTE) and part time (0.6FTE) roles available. Please state on your cover letter which role you are applying for

Salary:  :  Determined by Union membership and experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist for CADS who can provide a high quality Clinical Psychology service in the assessment and treatment of clients, ensuring clients’ needs are met in a culturally, clinically and legally safe manner. As a team, we also benefit from the expertise that a Clinical Psychologist provides in understanding the complexities that our clients bring, assisting in developing a targeted behavioral change approach and ensuring that we strive to achieve the best outcomes we can for our clients. 

Clinical Psychologists also provide a range of other services to support the development and function of the team and the organisation as a whole. These activities include, but are not limited to: case consultation, staff training and supervision, leadership and involvement in service development activities, and research and evaluation-related  activities. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

Tūhonohono Addiction Services is a multidisciplinary team comprising of nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, medical, and administration staff. We are a collective of skilled professionals that value working in a client and whānau centred manner, including cultural and community connections, to deliver high quality services. The team offers specialist services for adults experiencing addiction and mental health issues with a focus on providing evidenced-based interventions. We strive to create a climate of safety for ourselves and colleagues, and have been found to be one of the most safe and supportive workplaces within the District.

We are dedicated to staff development and run specialist in-service training, cultural supervision, and comprehensive orientation packages. Our staff are encouraged and supported to complete further education and have completed Post-Grad. Certificates in areas such as Nursing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Moū – About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled psychologist to join our team. 

Our suitable candidate must have: 

• A sound knowledge of ICD10 diagnoses and at least one therapy model is essential. 
• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat people experiencing coexisting mental health and addiction.
• Ability to conduct neuropsychological assessments and treatment planning.
• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology and Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Registration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Clinical Psychology Vocational Scope of Practice
• Current annual practising certificate

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Please note we do not accept email applications. Please click “apply now” button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email Marianne.lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed