Clinical Psychologist for South Community Mental Health Team

Location: Wellington Community

Contract  Permanent Part Time (0.8 FTE) Monday to Friday

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 

This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team and holds responsibility for clinical psychology support to the team, particularly through individual & group-based assessment and treatment, consultation, supervision, formulation and assistance with programs that enhance continuous quality improvement. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The South community mental health team is a friendly supportive team, with a recognition that enjoying our mahi enhances our service delivery. We have a range of clinical skills and personalities that mean you can find your place with us. Covering the Southern and Eastern suburbs of wellington affords us a diverse caseload of clients with equally diverse needs. We strive to provide a service that fits the range of needs we encounter and puts the person at the centre of what we do.

About you 

• Registration in the Clinical Scope of Psychology
• Proven experience in working with highly complex client presentations.
• Experience/training in multiple therapeutic/assessment approaches.
• Experience of stepped care/management of referrals for psychological therapies. 
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to others. 
• Experience of undertaking quality improvement initiatives relevant to clinical psychology. 

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 7th May  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 advertisement.