Clinical Psychologist - Ward 12 - Kingsley Mortimer

Clinical Psychologist - Te Whatu Ora Waitemata

• Permanent, Part-Time Role
• 0.5 FTE/ 40 hours per fortnight
• Based in North Shore Hospital
• Monday-Friday

About us

Mental Health Services for Older Adults (MHSOA) provides a comprehensive service to people aged 65+ who are living with mental health difficulties and/or cognitive decline, often with complex needs. Our population is culturally diverse, our approach is collaborative, and we work in cohesive multidisciplinary teams with a strong client focus. We offer a supportive environment and provide opportunities for continued professional development.

MHSOA's Kingsley Mortimer Unit (Ward 12) is a 19 bedded inpatient unit on the North Shore Hospital site that provides inpatient assessment and treatment for the two older adult community assessment and rehabilitation teams.

About You

We currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist in the Kingsley Mortimer Unit team. The team provides intensive, recovery focused treatment and support for people with complex mental health needs and works across the culturally diverse population of Auckland’s Waitemata region.

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist with the skills to engage in:

• psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, evidence-based interventions/ therapeutic modalities
• specialist mental health assessment and safety planning
• care co-ordination for a proportion of clients receiving psychological interventions

This position provides the opportunity to increase and enhance clinical skills across the range of psychological interventions, (including neuropsychological assessments) within an established and supportive work environment. 

Under the APEX collective contract psychologists receive up to $4500 each per year 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.

This is a permanent position based at North Shore Hospital, and a current APC is required.

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To be considered for this position please apply directly online at: Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB19985

For more information about the post please contact Phil Howard (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, KMU) on 09 486 8920 ext. 44654 or Dr Kristy Bolter (Principal Psychologist MHSOA) on 021 564 153.

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

Position Number: WDHB19985

Closing Date: 21October 2025