Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health Services for Older People 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

• Full time, permanent positions located in Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland. Part time hours of minimum 0.6 FTE would also be considered for the right candidate
• Monday to Friday

Mental HealthServices for Older People (MHSOP) is a community based service, based on the Greenlane site. We provide specialist assessment and treatment for adults aged 65 years and over who are experiencing mental illness and/or cognitive change. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to optimise the function and wellness of older adults with the aim of supporting them to continue to live as independently and meaningfully as possible.

MHSOP community team provides a range of assessment and recovery focused treatment options for older adults experiencing serious mental health issues and psychiatric complications of neurodegenerative disorders. We also provide a range of high quality therapeutic interventions with a strong multi-disciplinary focus.

The purpose of this role is to provide psychological assessment, treatment and management of complex health needs in collaboration with service users and their families/whānau

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

 Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• A postgraduate qualification in Psychology
• To be registered with the NZ Psychologists Board with a current Practising Certificate or be eligible for registration
• Full and clean drivers license as this is a community based role

For more information about this role please contact Lee Peace, Clinical Team Leader - MHSOP at LeeP@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: 1 June 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