Community - Clinical Psychologist

• Seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our innovative service and well-established team at the Kāinga Tiaki Centre
• Permanent part time (0.8 FTE, 32 hours, Monday – Friday hours)
• Role based in Mt Eden, Auckland

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

We are seeking an experienced NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist with practising certificate (Clinical Scope of Practice). It is essential that you have a PG Diploma or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology qualification.

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with a breadth of experience in a Community Mental Health setting. Our preferred candidate would have an established interest and experience working psychologically with tāngata whaiora experiencing psychosis and other complex problems.

As this role is community based, a full and clean NZ driver's licence is essential.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Kāinga Tiaki Centre provides a multi-disciplinary, recovery focussed service for clients living in Central Auckland. You will be part of a dedicated service, supporting excellent clinical care, while developing your existing Mental Health knowledge and clinical skills in an established and multidisciplinary work environment.

You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver psychological assessments, undertaking group work and therapy with complex clients.

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About you

Our ideal candidate will have a high level of time management and organisational skills whilst demonstrating clinical skills in working with people from a range of cultural backgrounds in a Mental Health setting.

To be a successful applicant for this role, you will meet the below requirements:

• Hold a Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board with a Clinical Scope of practice and a current Practising Certificate
•  Have recent experience in Mental Health 
•  Minimum of a Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology (or its recognised equivalent)
• Computer skills including word processing
• Holds a current Drivers Licence
• It is essential that you have a PG Diploma or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology qualification

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 with an updated CV and Cover Letter. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) Jade.Smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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