Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health For Older Adults Community Services at Waitemata District Health Board (North & West Auckland), Auckland

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• Permanent role
• Full time role available

MHSOA provides a comprehensive service to people over the age of 65 years who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or cognitive change.

We currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist in our cohesive, multidisciplinary community team serving the culturally diverse population of Auckland’s North Shore and Rodney areas. 

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

•  psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, evidence based interventions/ therapy 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 $2500 each per year for Continuing Professional Development which can be accumulated over two years to $5000. This offers the chance to attend overseas conferences or multiple workshops, plus books, and subscriptions each year.

 This is a permanent position based at 9 Karaka Street, Takapuna, and a current APC is required.

For a copy of the job description please click here

To be considered for this position please apply directly online at: http://www.wdhbcareers.com/ quoting reference number WDHB14280 or click the "apply" button on this page

For information about the position, please contact Karyn Murphy (Team Manager) on 486 8900 x 42805, and for more information about our recruitment process, please contact Anna Tiaiho, Recruitment Consultant on 09 442 7248.

Closing Date: 6 July 2022

Position Number: WDHB14280

“We provide care to diverse communities and are committed to achieving health equity and oranga for our Maori and Pacific communities. We are working hard to support and develop a workforce equipped to deliver “brilliant”,” compassionate” and “connected” care to the people in our communities. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability, who share and are committed to living our values. If this is you, apply now and join us at Waitemata DHB, where “everyone matters” staff, patients, our community”