Psychologist - Community Older Persons Mental Health - Fixed Term

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Burwood Hospital, Christchurch
• Have an impact in a highly experienced multi professional team
• A strong dedication to continual Professional development
• Part-time fixed term (0.7 FTE) position available until 26th August 2025.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide assessment and therapy providing psychologically based care and treatment. In addition you will be a full member of the Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation division, contributing to the ongoing development of the overall Psychology service in alignment with Waitaha Canterbury's Allied Health strategy.

About You

Our Older Persons Mental Health service predominantly provides clinical services to clients living in the community. Based alongside a dedicated multi-professional team, you will be working alongside a range of clinical colleagues and developing services to meet the needs of the community.

Within this role you will be required to rotate between with Older Persons Mental Health Day Clinic, Wards and Outpatients.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in quality improvement initiatives.
• Registration as a clinical psychologist.
  

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 Tuesday 4th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.