Clinical Psychologist - Tauranga Inpatient Unit

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit in Tauranga are seeking a permanent Clinical Psychologist. As a fully qualified and registered Psychologist your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Provide appropriate, effective, and clear psychological formulations based on thorough assessments
• Use of a wide range of assessment tools including psychometric testing
• Prepare assessments and interventions and treatment plans clearly and objectively
• Works as an active, positive, and supportive team member
• Effectively communicate with patients, whānau and colleagues

This is a permanent 0.7FTE position, working 56 hours per fortnight

He Kōrero mōu - About You

You will be part of our multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering high quality care to our consumer group and to be part of continuous service improvement. You will also:

• Have a positive, can do and supportive attitude
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Registered as a Psychologist in NZ with demonstrated clinical competence
• A willingness and ability to teach others and share expertise within a team
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

If you have experience of working in an acute mental health unit, we would love to hear from you!

Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 5/01/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes at Katrina.hughes@bopdhb.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.