Clinical Psychologist - Community Alcohol and Drug Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 

Where you’ll be working: He Toa Takitini, 193 London Street, Hamilton

The details: Permanent – part time 20 hours per week

 

 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist within the Community Alcohol and other Drugs Service (CADS). In this role, you will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for completing psychological assessments, therapy and supporting a recovery-based journey through the service for tāngata whaiora and their whanau. 

 

The CADS teams work with adult tangata whaiora presenting with moderate to severe and complex substance dependency. We aim to do this is in a culture of caring – for each other: ourselves, tangata whaiora, their whānau and communities, and our sector partners.

 

 

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

 

 

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

CADS provides support and services for Tāngata whaiora and whānau with complex alcohol and other drug concerns. Our team works collaboratively with our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato colleagues and across the Rohe to achieve results for our Tāngata whaiora, while continuously learning and developing our own skills.

 

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora will shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

 

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

 

 

Mōu | About you

Do you thrive in a learning environment where diversity is celebrated? Is a whānau-centric approach your way of working? Are you dedicated to upholding Te Tiriti O Waitangi? Come and join a team where your skills and experience will be valued and utilised. We are focused on achieving equitable outcomes, supporting connections, strengthening families and communities.

 

Are you a registered clinical psychologist working in the alcohol and other drug sector or interested in working in this field, or looking for a new challenge? We offer specific alcohol & other drug training and mentoring for the right person to gain the skills needed in this speciality area.

 

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 from a trauma-informed practice. Someone who is who is up to date with current best practice in psychology. You will also need to be registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.

 

 

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

• Registered Clinical Psychologist
• A current practising certificate
• Ability to work in positions of responsibility, demonstrating assessment skills and independent decision-making
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

 

 

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 

 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

 

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Lynda Holtom – Team Leader – Lynda.Holtom@waikatodhb.health.nz or +64 275 411 765.

 

 

Closing date: Open until filled

 

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!