Psychologist, Kidz First Centre for Youth Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Part Time 0.5FTE, Permanent

Remuneration as per Apex Psychology MECA

• Commitment to your professional development (generous continuing professional development funding)

• Highly supportive and learning team environment

We have an exciting opportunity for a psychologist to join the Kidz First Centre for Youth Health.  

Kidz First Centre for Youth Health is a team of health professionals who provide advice and support for young people, along with their whaanau. Our team includes nurses, doctors, social workers and occupational therapists. We provide support to young people aged 12 – 24 years, who experience complicated health and youth development concerns that have a significant impact on their lives. We also provide care to young people who have chronic health conditions, developmental concerns, psychosomatic health issues, high-risk health behaviours and gender diverse and transgender health care.

At Kidz First Centre for Youth Health we believe that all young people have different strengths. We help by providing them with the information and skills that they need in order to manage their health and engage with their community.

We are looking for a psychologist with a minimum of 12 months experience, who has sound clinical and interpersonal skills. The focus of this role is working as part of the multidisciplinary team with gender diverse young people, assisting with assessment and management.

The ideal candidate would have experience working with young people and in a health setting, with an interest or experience in gender affirming care. 

Essential:

• Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
• A minimum of 12 months experience as a psychologist
• Full, clean drivers licence

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to use your expertise in a variety of different ways within a well-resourced team
• Professional development opportunities and supervision provided
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online by clicking on the Apply Now button. To view the position description, please click here. 

For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or via email on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202413914

Closing Date: 16 September 2024