Clinical Psychologist - Central Region Eating Disorder Service

Location: Johnsonville

Contract:  Full Time, (1 FTE) Permanent 

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 role

The Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS) is looking for a dynamic, energetic psychologist to join our unique multi-disciplinary team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

CREDS offers treatment and therapy services to individuals with eating disorders, as part of the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAID) operated by the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast District Health Boards. We provide a full range of specialist services to people with eating disorders in the greater Wellington area – from nutritional counseling, outpatient therapy and psycho-social education through to a 6-bed residential care facility and 7am-7pm therapeutic Day Programme. 

This exciting role will involve provision of clinical psychology assessment, intervention and treatment services to individuals (1:1 and groups) and their families. 

About you

If you are passionate about restoring the wellness of those impacted by eating disorders, have excellent clinical skills and enjoy working amongst a tight-knit and caring team then please do not hesitate to apply.

You must have;

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology and Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. 
• Registration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Clinical Psychology as Vocational Scope of Practice. 
• Current annual practising certificate. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

If applying from abroad please check your eligibility for NZPB registration and state the outcome on your cover letter in your application.

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 15th June If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.