Clinical Psychologist - MindSight Programme - East Community

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent 0.5FTE (20 hours per week) position available
• NZ Registration as a Psychologist in the clinical scope of practice is essential
• Based at Hillmorton Hospital - days and hours will be negotiated 

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. This part-time position is for a Clinical Psychologist to provide individual and group treatment within the MindSight Programme. It also entails case management of those in the MindSight Programme.

The MindSight Programme is a specialist treatment service for consumers with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. The programme is an integrated component of Community Mental Health services involving eight half-time clinicians who specialise in delivering Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT).

About You

In this part-time position, your time will be utilised to provide individual and group treatment within the MindSight Programme. The MindSight Programme is a specialist treatment service for consumers with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. The programme is an integrated component of Community Mental Health services involving eight half-time clinicians who specialise in delivering Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT).

You’ll hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology (or overseas equivalent), and Registration in the Clinical Scope of Practise. Previous experience in the Adult Mental Health field is preferred but your other skill backgrounds or experience will be given full consideration. Experience treating Borderline Personality Disorder is desirable. If required, training in (MBT) will be provided. The position provides ongoing supervision and support to maintain and develop MBT practitioner skills, along with support for general professional development through ongoing education.

The position is a busy role where excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills are vital. You will draw on your mental health experience to deliver comprehensive assessment and support to clients and their families/whanau and will be an active participant in our multidisciplinary team, working closely with referrers and colleagues from other agencies. The specialist nature of the role affords opportunities for teaching, research and consultative-input both within the wider organisation as well as regionally.

Skills and Experience

• A Masters in Clinical Psychology (or overseas equivalent);
• NZ Registration as a Psychologist with a clinical scope of practice is essential;
• Previous experience in the Adult Mental Health field is preferred but your other skill backgrounds or experience will be given full consideration;
• Experience treating Borderline Personality Disorder is desirable. If required, training in (MBT) will be provided;
• 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.

The position provides ongoing supervision and support to maintain and develop MBT practitioner skills, along with support for general professional development through ongoing education.

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 Monday 7th 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.