Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health Services

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Clinical Psychologist - Te Whatu Ora Waitemata - Mental Health Services

• Permanent opportunity
• Full-time and Part-time roles available
• Based in Auckland

About us

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service is the largest provider of Mental Health and Addiction Services in New Zealand and comprises an integrated range of Adult Community and Inpatient Services, a comprehensive Infant Child Adolescent Youth and Family Mental Health Community Service, dedicated Maori (Whitiki Maurea) and Pacific Island (Takanga A Fohe) Community Mental Health Services and a range of specialist services such as Early Psychosis Intervention, Consultation Liaison/ED and Maternal Mental Health. Waitematā is also responsible for the Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services and the Regional Community Alcohol and Drugs Service (CADS).

We understand how important it is to know that what you do count, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in the work. At Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we’re committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation. We are looking for people that share our common goal to provide the best possible care to everyone by seeking continuous improvement in everything we do.

About the roles

• Forensic Psychiatry - Reference Number: WDHB17824
• Permanent Part-time, 0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight)
• 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. To view the job description, please click here
• Waiatarau Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Reference Number: WDHB15243A
• Permanent Full-time, 1 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)
• The role involves providing assessments and brief interventions for service users and psychological consultancy to the team and whole-service delivery. The role offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, peer support, consumer and cultural advisors, and to work alongside service users and their family/whanau as they navigate a time of mental health crisis, to help them make sense of their experiences in the context of their lives, and to move towards resolution of that crisis and recovery. To view the job description, please click here
• Psychiatric Liaison - Reference Number: WDHB18664
• Permanent Full-time, 1 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)
• This is an exciting position that provide essential psychology consultation to the team, as well as assessment, treatment planning and therapy, with the opportunity for further development of the role. Alongside specialised clinical psychological input to some medical teams including the Emergency Department, general mental health assessment and consultation will be required as part of being a functioning member of the MDT. To view the job description, please click here
• Mental Health for Older Adults Community Services - Reference Number: WDHB18868
• Permanent Part-time, 0.4 FTE (32 hours per fortnight)
• The team provides intensive, recovery focused treatment and support for people, over the age of 65 years, with complex mental health needs and works across the culturally diverse population of Auckland’s Waitemata region. To view the job description, please click here
• Pasifika Mental Health - Reference Number: WDHB18649
• Permanent Part-time, 0.7 FTE (56 hours per fornight)
• Providing broad-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services, you will deliver clinical and risk assessment and treatment to a Pacific community based clients. You will also work as part of a multi-skilled multi-disciplinary team providing holistic treatment and recovery based care. There is opportunity for training and delivery and evaluation of group based recovery programmes. To view the job description, please click here

About you

As a Psychologist for the Mental Health Services you will be supported by a broader team of other 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 post graduate 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 opportunity 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.

To be considered for this role please apply directly online quoting the reference number in your cover letter.

For more information about the recruitment process please contact our Recruitment Consultant, Abigail Sana Matic via email

Position Number: WDHBCP-EOI-1