Clinical Psychologist for Te Whare Ahuru

Location: Hutt Hospital, Te Whare Ahuru

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Salary:    As per collective agreement, according to experience

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

Te Whare Ahuru are looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join our adult mental health inpatient unit at Hutt Hospital. 

You will be part of a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist care to people with mental illness within an inpatient unit.  Your areas of professional interest will be fostered and your expertise in psychological assessment and formulation, individual and group treatment welcomed. 

You will be a valued and active member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). In your role you will work collaboratively with other health professionals to design and deliver evidence based care consistent with our Model of Care. 

In addition to your direct clinical work you will be given many opportunities to contribute to service improvement work. The successful applicant will also be supported by the broader MHAIDS network of clinical psychologists. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

Te Whare Ahuru is part of the Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Services. 

Te Whare Ahuru is a dynamic and supportive workplace where autonomous practice, research, professional development is supported. 

You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals committed to the delivery of gold standard care and rehabilitation to the population we serve. The team carry a wealth of knowledge and expertise in a number of areas relevant to intellectual disability, mental health, and behaviours that challenge. 

About you 

• You will have completed a post graduate diploma in clinical psychology (or equivalent) and hold a Masters or Doctoral level degree in Psychology.
• You will hold an annual practicing certificate, registered with the clinical scope of practice.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 15th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact David.Taylor@mhaids.health.nz

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