Clinical Psychologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Psychologist - Infant Child and Adolescent Service iCAMHs 

• Mental Health and Addiction Service
• Timaru Hospital 
• 0.4 FTE (32 Hours per Fortnight)
• Permanent Part Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Psychologist for Infant Child and Adolescent, provides specialist psychological assessment and treatment for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, on an individual basis, ensuring involvement of their primary caregiver where appropriate, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.  The role is integral to assist the management team to support the ongoing maintenance and development of the Strengths Model Recovery Approach within the Mental Health and Addiction Service

About the Team/Service/ Location 

This position is based in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team which is part of the hospital campus on High Street. There are a small team of part-time psychologist who provide assessment and therapy to children and youth. There is a very strong multi -disciplinary approach within the team that enables holistic care and support. There are also strong links with Schools, Non-Government Organisations and Community services.

About you

The successful applicant will be experienced with assessments, including psychometric and neuropsychological and be able to develop clinical formulations and provide advice on effective interventions.  They would also need to establish methods for evaluating the efficacy of treatments. 

This role is open to a registered New Zealand Clinical Psychologist who holds a current APC.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of a Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: OPEN

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and proceed with the recruitment process and close the advert when a suitable applicant is found.