Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health Service For Older People

Where you'll be working:Mental Health Service for Older People
The details:Permanent - 40 hours per fortnight
Come and join our dedicated interdisciplinary team of health care professionals.
About the service:
The mental health and addictions service deliver a variety of services across the Waikato region. We are a service undertaking a huge programme of change to deliver better outcomes to tangata whai ora and whanau in our region. Nga iwi Ngakaunui - people at the heart is demonstrated best in mental health and addictions, people really are at the heart of all that we do. We know how important strong relationships are; with people who access our services, with their whanau and with the communities we serve.
About the role:
You will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and provide psychological therapy to clients over the age of 65 years with a wide range of mental health problems. You would be working alongside supportive psychology colleagues who have established expertise within this specialist area. You would formulate and implement therapy confidently from a strong theoretical orientation.
Neuropsychological interest and experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
Some travel to clinics and clients outside of Hamilton will be required.
Applications will be considered only for those with New Zealand registration in the appropriate scope.
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Why us:
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Maori communities.
Your application:
Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.
For further inquiries, please contact Martijn Brinkhuis (Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist) or Heather Chase (Team Leader), Mental Health Service for Older People on +64 7 839 8603.
Application closing date: 7 August 2020
Values
Theme "People at Heart" - Te iwi Ngakaunui
Give and earn respect - Whakamana
Listen to me; talk to me - Whakarongo
Fair play - Mauri Pai
Growing the good - Whakapakari
Stronger together - Kotahitanga