Calling All Mental Health Clinical Psychologists

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Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Middlemore is one of the larger hospitals operated by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. We offer secondary-level (hospital and specialist) care and a selected range of community and domiciliary services for the population of Counties Manukau - the area that stretches from Otahuhu to Port Waikato.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from Clinical Psychologists for various permanent roles, across all our community sites. Whether you are a few years into your practice or an experienced Clinical Psychologist, we have opportunities for you to further develop your skills.

Mental Health roles:

Maternal Mental Health – Part Time 0.6FTE, Permanent. Based at 7 Springs Road in East Tamaki.

Our perinatal services include Maternal Mental Health, and Whakatupu Ora (Infant Mental Health) services. Maternal Mental Health is a multi-disciplinary specialist team providing assessment and treatment to women and their whanau in pregnancy and up to 12-months post-partum.

You will have a focus on early intervention and experience in working with family/whanau and this could include working with fathers who are struggling with fatherhood. The teams provide clinic and community-based services for families in the Counties Manukau region.

Te Puawaitanga (Children and Adolescent Mental Health) - Full time 1FTE, Permanent. Based at 7 Springs Road in East Tamaki.

Our integrated locality-based services provide specialist mental health care for children and young people with mental health and addiction problems, and provide consultation and liaison with primary care partners for those with mild to moderate concerns. We cover the areas of Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura and across the Franklin region.

If you hold training, experience, and an affiliation with an appropriate evidence-based treatment modality such as DBT, CBT, ACT, or family therapy, we would like to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join a clinical psychology team that provides excellent and quality care.

Rapua Te Ao Waiora (RTAW, Adult Community Mental Health) - Full time 1FTE, Permanent. Based at 5-19 Great South Road, Papakura.

We work with pakeke/adults aged 18 - 65 years of age, living in the southern region of Counties Manukau. Our integrated care services provide specialist mental health care for those with serious mental health and addiction problems living across Papakura and Manurewa.

We work closely with pakeke/adults and their whaanau, non-government organisations and their primary care providers – GP practices and marae. RTAW works closely with our Rapua Whaioranga Cultural Clinical Service and are based on the same site. This will offer an opportunity to connect and link in closely with our Rapua Whaioranga staff and services. This is our Maori based service with cultural advisors included in the team which makes up the Maori Integrated Care South Services.

Koropiko (Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) - Part Time 0.6FTE, Permanent. Based at Middlemore Hospital.

Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) located at Middlemore Hospital is a multidisciplinary service, consisting of an inpatient ward and community team. This is a part time role based on the inpatient ward. MHSOP is specifically tailored to those aged 65 years and over, although people under this age are sometimes seen due to their presentation. Our multidisciplinary community team focuses on assessing and treating clients with functional disorders and dementia-related symptoms within the Counties Manukau area.

The team works from a biopsychosocial approach, and it is expected that the suitable candidate will be skilled in CBT, however the ability to incorporate other models of therapy would be advantageous. This is an opportunity to develop clinical psychology skills with older peoples from diverse populations and backgrounds.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Registered or eligible for NZ Psychology Board registration under the general or clinical scope of practice
• Hold a current annual practising certificate or eligible to apply for one
• A minimum 12 months practical experience in clinical psychology or equivalent
• Full, clean driver’s licence

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we can offer you:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for educational and career advancement
• Team Environment: A nurturing and supportive workplace
• Work Perks: Discounted services and reimbursement for annual practicing certificate cost
• Visa Support: Assistance with Work Visa applications for eligible candidates
• Flexible Opportunities: We offer both full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle

Immigration/Visa Support:

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For more information, please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz or +64 21 1997398. To view the job description, please click here.

The successful applicant will have to complete the registration process with the New Zealand Psychologist Board - https://psychologistsboard.org.nz/. Remuneration is as per the APEX Psychologist MECA guidelines, dependent on skills and experience. 

If you would like to work in New Zealand known for its beautiful, untouched national parks, mountains, outdoor pursuits and cosmopolitan cities and be a valued member of a dedicated team, apply now.