Expression of Interest - Clinical Psychologist - Tū Māia at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• Excellent opportunity with a regional focus
• Permanent, Part time/Full Time roles working Monday to Friday, based in Greenlane Clinical Centre
• On-going staff support and development

Tū Māia Youth Forensic Service is a regionally focussed multi-disciplinary team whose primary role is the assessment of children and adolescents involved in the Youth Justice system, preparing formal reports on their mental health needs for the Courts and other agencies, and providing short term therapies and consultation to a small number of young people. We also provide clinical services to young people in secure residential care, and Court liaison services.

The key responsibilities for this role include providing direct clinical neuropsychological assessment services in the clinic, preparing reports and other documents on patient status for referring physicians, and training and supervising predoctoral and/or postdoctoral trainees.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Due to increased demand and growth of the service, we are looking for Psychologists to join our team. It is essential that you are a NZ Registered Psychologist.

We are looking for a culturally competent dynamic clinician who has experience in child and adolescent work preferably in the neuropsychology scope and forensic services, and be able to provide comprehensive mental health assessments, deliver effective evidence based treatment strategies for young people who present to the service, and work collaboratively with other team members and other services. A high standard of report writing is also required. 

For more information about this role please contact Jemma Stephens, Clinical Team Leader - Tū Māia at Jemma@adhb.govt.nz

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: 31st May 2022 at 11:59pm.

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Caryne Tee, Recruitment Consultant at CaryneT@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.