Clinical Psychologist, Manaaki House at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• Well established team
• Innovative service based in East Auckland - Panmure
• Part time, permanent position of 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) (Monday – Friday – days negotiable)

Manaaki House provides a multi-disciplinary, recovery focussed service for clients living in East Auckland. You will be part of a dedicated service, supporting excellent clinical care while developing your existing Mental Health knowledge and clinical skills in an established and multidisciplinary work environment.

You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver psychological assessments, undertaking group work and therapy with complex clients.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You will have a particular interest in group work as well as cognitive assessment. Training and work experience in a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy programme is preferred in this role but can be provided for the right candidate willing to undertake this as a condition of employment.

Our ideal candidate will have a high level of time management and organisational skills whilst demonstrating clinical skills in working with people from a range of cultural backgrounds in a Mental Health setting. This role is not suitable for new graduates and we are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with a breadth of experience in a Community Mental Health setting. Neuropsychology professional knowledge and experience would also be an advantage.

It is essential that you are a NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist with a PG Diploma or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology qualification. A current annual practising certificate (Clinical Scope of Practice) is required.

As this role is community based, a full and clean NZ driver's licence is essential.

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Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland hospital 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.

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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Apply now at www.careers.adhb.govt.nz quoting job title and reference number ADHB16240
Please attach a Cover Letter and your latest CV.

If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Olive Vallabh, Recruitment Consultant at OVallabh@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

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