Psychologist - CAF North Community and Outreach Team

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Part-time, fixed term 0.7FTE permanent position until 1st January 2026
• NZ Registered Psychologist with relevant postgraduate diploma is essential
• Experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable
  

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

Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Service (North Community & Outreach Team) is a specialist mental health service that provides assessment and treatment of young people up to 18 years of age who present with serious mental health problems, and their families/whanau.

We have part-time 0.7FTE position for a NZ Registered Psychologist with a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or Child and Family Psychology and a clear passion for young people and their families. This position will cover our Christchurch Clinic based at Sylvan Street, Middleton and may include time in our Rangiora Clinic based at the Rangiora Hub. This is challenging and demanding work within a supportive team.

Part-time, fixed term 0.7FTE position until 1st January 2026.

About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive clinical assessment, psychometric testing, and therapeutic interventions individually or in groups as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Developing and regularly reviewing a job plan and caseload with the Clinical Manager;
• Working collaboratively with young people, family/whanau, community and statutory organisations

Skills and Experience

• Working as a Psychologist and in a generic case management model, you’ll need great organisation and excellent time management to keep up with this exciting client group;
• The ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with consumers of the service and family/whanau;
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• NZ Registered Psychologist with a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or Child and Family Psychology is essential;
• Experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable

The clinicians on the Team have a range of skills and areas of clinical expertise who are committed and work hard for young people living in Christchurch and across Canterbury. CAF North covers Rangiora through to Kaikoura. Travel is required for Outreach clinics.

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 12th June. 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.