Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Services of Older People

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Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Services for Older People

• Taranaki Base Hospital

• 10 week Fixed Term – sabbatical cover

• 1.0  FTE (80 hours per fortnight)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a psychologist, you will play a valuable role in the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities range from assessment, including neuropsychological assessments, psychological testing and treatment. Provide individual psychotherapy for whaiora/whanau and support the team through offering supervision and teaching to the team.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The MHSOP team is multi-disciplinary and currently includes 3 psycho-geriatricians, 1 full time and 1 part time clinical psychologist, mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and cultural support. The team has a strong focus on community care but also has access to four beds within the acute inpatient area. The service provides specialist assessment and treatment in outpatient clinics and in people's home including care facilities. 

We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.

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About you

Successful candidates will have:

• Be a Doctor of Clinical Psychology or equivalent; Clinical Psychology Scope of Practice.
• Be registered and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate from the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• Have at least two years post registration experience.
• Preferably have experience in working with older adults, neuropsychology and CBT.
• Be committed to team working and contribute to team success.
• Understanding and application of the principles of the treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 29 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Linda Wood – Clinical Team Leader MHSOP on Email: linda.wood@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.