Clinical Psychologist - Waiatarau Adult MH

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Clinical Psychologist - Waiatarau Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit

• Based in Waitakere Hospital
• Permanent, Full-Time role
• 1 FTE (40 hours per week)

Waiatarau is the inpatient unit in Henderson serving the community of West Auckland and West Rodney. 

The team is looking for Clinical Psychologists to provide essential psychological input to the service. We welcome junior psychologists as all psychologists are supported by a strong, collegial, professional network of psychologists within the Waitematā District Health Board

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.

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist with:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent 
• Registration with the NZ Psychology Board as a Registered Psychologist with a Clinical Scope of practice
• Current Practicing Certificate
• Proven psychological, psychometric and neuropsychological assessment skills 
• Experience in brief psychological interventions preferred
• Experience in adult mental health settings with inpatient experience preferred
• The ability to work autonomously and within short timeframes

The Clinical Psychologist role is supported by a professional senior (Principal Psychologist – Adult MHS) and a professional lead (Professional and Clinical Lead -Psychology and Psychtherapy) within Mental Health Services. You will also be part of a broader team of 25 psychologists across adult mental health services. Under the APEX collective contract, psychologists receive up to $4500 each per year (pro rata) for Continuing Professional Development which can be accumulated over two years to $9000. This offers the chance to attend overseas conferences or multiple workshops, plus books, and subscriptions each year.

At Te Whatu Ora Waitemata we understand how important it is to know that what you do counts, and to feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction in the work. 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. If you have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others, we would like to hear from you today.

To be considered for this position please apply directly online at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB18670

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

For further information about this exciting opportunity please contact Matt Rayment, Charge Nurse Manager on 0274837607 and for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant (09) 442 7251. 

Position number: WDHB18670
Closing Date: 8 December 2024