Psychologist at Lakes District Health Board (Rotorua/Taupo), Bay of Plenty

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Psychologist - Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Taupo
Fixed-term, parental leave cover, 0.7FTE 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team at Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS) in Taupo. 

It is essential that the successful candidate has strong assessment and therapeutic intervention skills, including knowledge and familiarity with psychometric testing. The successful candidate should also be able to work efficiently both independently and with other clinicians in our skilled multi-disciplinary team. An ability to connect and build a trusting relationship with a wide range of people from the community is essential, whether it be on site, at schools, homes or other settings.

We offer:

• Attractive funding for continuing education
• Ability to work with a wide range of mental health conditions

Applicants must have registration, or be eligible for registration, with the NZ Psychologists Board, hold a current full clean NZ drivers licence, and meet requirements for the children’s worker safety checks.

We welcome applications from experienced Psychologists who can demonstrate a commitment to working with young people and their families. If you have any questions please contact George Furstenburg via george.furstenburg@lakesdhb.govt.nz for an informal discussion.

If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you.

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