Psychologist - Tupu Ora

• Central Auckland location (Greenlane Clinical centre) – easily accessible via public transport
• Full time, permanent position (1fte)
• Monday-Friday role!

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

This is a position within our Child and Adolescent team, the primary focus is to meet the needs of child and adolescent whaiora and their family/whanau using contemporary models of intervention, which are safe, appropriate, and effective. The care is based on a comprehensive range of skills for designated clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary team approach.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Tupu Ora is a regional specialist service providing assessment and treatment for, children, adolescents, and adults with eating disorders. Tupu Ora also provides consultation to and liaison with community services and hospitals in the Metro Auckland region as well as specialist support to Northland. 

Tupu Ora has a continuum of services including outpatient, and residential options. This position is primarily with community/outpatient team. As a member of the Tupu Ora team, you will work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to provide assessment and specialist treatment to our clients of all ages presenting with moderate to severe eating disorders. You will also work collaboratively with other mental health teams providing specialist treatment for service users in other mental health treatment presenting with eating disorders. There may be opportunity to work across the continuum of services.

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About you

To be a successful applicant for this role, you will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong commitment to a multi-disciplinary team approach. Ideally you will have previously worked within Mental Health Sector and have a good understanding of evidenced based treatments for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, especially with children and adolescents to promote recovery.

• We welcome applications from New Zealand registered psychologists with at least 2 years post graduate experience, who can work independently
• You will hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• You must hold a valid, full New Zealand Drivers' License
• Appropriate Qualification in Psychology

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. For a private and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Karen Radich, Tupu Ora clinical team leader on kradich@adhb.govt.nz

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