Clinical Psychologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Triage Services, Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Service (He Toa Takitini), 193 London Street, Hamilton

The details: Full-time, Permanent

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 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We hav an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent role for a clinical psychologist within the triage services.

In this role, you will work within a dynamic MDT and be responsible for completing psychological assessments and therapy for the triage short-term care pathway. This is rewarding role where you will be providing short-term psychological therapy for tangata whaiora who would most benefit from timely interventions with on-going mental health needs that can then managed by community supports upon discharge.

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Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The Triage service provides a single point of entry for non-urgent referrals to adult mental health between 8am to 4.30pm, 6 days a week.

The service undertakes initial screening and assessment (telephone or face-to-face) of referrals to ascertain whether a comprehensive assessment is indicated within the community mental health service; or alternatively, to provide appropriate advice &/or facilitate an assisted referral to another service provider, such as a community based Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s).

The Mental Health and Addictions service deliver a variety of services across the Waikato region. We are a service undertaking a huge programme of change to deliver better outcomes to tāngata whai ora and whānau in our region. Nga iwi Ngakaunui - people at the heart is demonstrated best in mental health and addictions, people really are at the heart of all that we do. We know how important strong relationships are; with people who access our services, with their whānau and with the communities we serve.

This team is committed to providing excellent evidence-based treatment for service users and values the skills and knowledge of clinical psychologist.

Mōu | About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be consider for this role:

The successful applicant will need good psychological skills and knowledge alongside the ability to work within teams and systems.

We are looking for someone who can provide a range of interventions both on a one-to-one and group basis and who is up to date with current clinical practice in psychology. You will also need to be registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

• Whakamana – Give and earn respect

• Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

• Mauri Pai – Fair play

• Whakapakari – Growing the good

• Kotahitanga – Stronger together

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

Working as a clinical psychologist for Te Whatu Ora you will have access to a generous professional development allowance and a great professional network with over 40 psychologists. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development as Te Whatu Ora evolves to meet the needs of tangata whaiora, with a key focus on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Why Waikato:

Waikato is the fourth largest region in New Zealand and located just south of Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow-worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email. If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please contact Donna Pay, Charge Nurse Manager on 027 2337 636 or 07 834 6902.

Closing date: 17 February 2023

COVID-19:

A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.