Clinical Psychologist - East Community

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent, part-time 0.5 FTE position available
• NZ Registration as a Psychologist in the clinical scope of practice is essential

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Adult Community Mental Health Service provides treatment for people aged 18-65 years who suffer from a wide range of mental disorders. Join us in this exciting role and enjoy providing assessment formulation and treatment interventions for outpatients of our Community Mental Health team in Christchurch.  Some inpatient work might also be required.

Psychologists working in the East team become part of a larger Psychology team and have access to journal clubs and special interest groups to support their practice.  Each psychologist is funded to attend professional training , and Psychologists  are encouraged to develop specialty areas of practice and teach or do research in those areas.

Te Whatu-Ora Waitaha also offers a range of free training in supervision and leadership.

About You

• You will draw on your mental health experience to deliver comprehensive assessment and support to clients and their families/whanau.
• You will be an active participant in our multidisciplinary team, working closely with referrers and colleagues from other agencies.

Skills and Experience

• NZ Registration as a Psychologist with a clinical scope of practice is essential; those trained in New Zealand will have a Masters or PhD in Psychology and  PGDip. in Clinical Psychology or they will have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Applicants trained overseas will need to approach the New Zealand Psychologists Board to seek registration and present their qualification.
• Previous experience in the Adult Mental Health field is preferred but your other skill backgrounds or experience will be given full consideration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload is vital to your success in this role.
• As some travel may be required in the role, a full NZ drivers license is essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Thursday 3rd April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.