Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health and Addiction, Health New Zealand, South Canterbury.Working Across:Community Mental Health - 0.6 FTEInfant Child and Adolescent Service (ICAMHS) - 0.4 FTEPermanent Full TimeHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe role provides specialist psychological assessment and treatment to individuals 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/LocationThis position is split between the Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction service and the Child Adolescent Service located on the Timaru Hospital campus on Queen Street, Timaru.About YouThe 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.
Additionally,Registered with the Psychology Board of New Zealand and relevant APCCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionWe 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 our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advertisement, but the experience was gained through whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the APEX Collective and will be in accordance with the pay scale, and dependent on relevant experience.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.Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert on 16th February.
The role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.
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