Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Clinical Psychologist - Kauri Unit, Forensics Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata
- Permanent, Part-time opportunity
- 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
- Based in the Mason Clinic, Point Chevalier
About us
The Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services (ARFPS), also known as the Mason Clinic, is the largest Forensic Mental Health Service in New Zealand. The Mason Clinic is in a period of growth and expansion. With over 220 inpatient beds it is the largest provider of mental health inpatient services on one site in the country.
About the team
Kauri unit is a medium secure unit. The team includes a diverse group of people who work with our society’s most vulnerable individuals. We focus on providing an environment that helps individuals in their early days of treatment and recovery journey. There are ongoing nursing, psychological and occupational therapies providing support on a 1:1 basis or in group therapies.
The ‘Mason Approach’ advocates for respectful, safe and involving services, delivering recovery and strengths-focused care that is culturally safe, evidence and values based. We have a special commitment and responsibility to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Māori tāngata whai i te ora (‘people seeking wellness’) makeup over half the people we serve.
About the role
Providing broad-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services, you will deliver clinical and risk assessment and treatment to a culturally diverse group of forensic clients. You will also provide consultation, supervision and training to other Mason Clinic staff and may be involved in the design, delivery and evaluation of group-based treatment programmes.
We are recruiting a part-time Clinical Psychologist for the provision of high-quality care and rehabilitation to adults who come into contact with the criminal justice system. We are interested in hearing from registered Clinical Psychologists who are keen and motivated to practice with patients as well as provide consultation to staff. Training and support are key priorities in developing our workforce.
About you
As a psychologist at Mason Clinic, you will be supported by a broader team of twelve psychologists responsible for psychological assessment, individual and group mode treatments, and consultation.
You will provide a range of psychological assessments and interventions for people with offence histories, as well as provide consultation, supervision and training to other Mason Clinic staff and may be involved in the design, delivery and evaluation of group-based treatment programmes.
Essential
- A postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology (or recognised equivalent).
- Registration with the NZ Psychology Board as a Registered Psychologist with a Clinical Scope of Practice.
- Current Practising Certificate.
Benefits
- Working for the largest Forensic Mental Health Service provides more opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per the Psychologists’ APEX Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (MECA).
- As well as provision of in-house training and supervision, receive between $2500 to $4500 each per year for continuing professional development depending on levels of experience. This offers the chance to attend overseas conferences (or via remote learning) or multiple workshops, plus books, and subscriptions each year.
- Supported by a professional senior (Principal Psychologist Mason Clinic, ARFPS) and a professional advisor (Professional and Clinical Lead Psychology and Psychotherapy) within Te Whātu Ora, Waitematā region.
To be considered for this role please apply directly online by visiting our website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB19406.
To view a Position Description please click here.
If you would like to know more about the role, please call Dr. Michael Easden, Principal Psychologist on 09 815 5164 ext. 45534 / michael.easden@waitematadhb.govt.nz
For more information about the recruitment process please e-mail our Recruitment Consultant, Abigail Sana Matic via email
Position Number: WDHB19406