Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist

Permanent Full Time or Part Time or ContractorLooking for a new role in a friendly team in the beautiful Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand.Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist and /or Neuropsychologist to join our highly skilled interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.We are looking for more Clinical Psychologists and /or Neuropsychologists to join our large highly experienced supportive Psychology team in the beautiful South Island region of Canterbury.
We are looking for psychologists who enjoy community-based work within an interdisciplinary team to provide quality psychological and/or neuropsychological services to our kiritaki/client group.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in rehabilitation after injury.
Although primarily the client group are those who have a traumatic brain injury, the client group is diverse.
Psychologists working in this area treat many common psychological disorders such as Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Applications are encouraged both from senior psychologists and those who are more recently qualified.Kiritaki/clients present to our service with a variety of conditions including concussion, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, multi-trauma, and some other neurological conditions such as stroke.
You will be involved with a variety of clinical work (assessment, rehabilitation interventions, therapy, and group work) for injury related rehabilitation.
There is also the potential to use or extend your skills into other types of work such as clinical supervision, contributing to services for family members of kiritaki/clients with brain injuries or contributing to research projects and other service developments.The role is based in Christchurch, but some travel will be necessary as we cover a large geographical area in the centre of South Island, New Zealand.Ka whiwhi koe i te aha/What you will get in returnA friendly team focussed working environmentA commitment to providing ongoing professional development opportunities5 weeks of annual leave for those at the Consultant Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist levelReimbursement of APC and Professional MembershipsStaff Discounts and Gym membership at corporate ratesKo wai koe/About YouA qualified, motivated, NZPB registered Clinical Psychologist and/or Neuropsychologist.A team player who puts kiritaki/clients and their whanau at the centre of everything they do.Some experience working on ACC contracts, neuropsychology and research experience, would be desirable, though not essential.Willing to work within the Mission and Vision of Laura Fergusson TrustWilling to work to our values:We careWe are respectfulWe are inclusiveWe do it rightConfident in working in a fast paced, quick changing environment alongside other members of the team.The Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is an independent, not-for-profit, community and residential rehabilitation provider.
The Rehabilitation division specialises in community-based rehabilitation services for people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, though also works with kiritaki/clients with other injuries and psychological conditions such as spinal injuries or PTSD following injury.Don't miss this opportunity to work with a great team, great kiritaki/clients and in a fun and flexible working environment.For more information contact Leah Teschner, Clinical Lead Psychology on 021 242 5429 or Pat Hopkins Clinical Manager Rehabilitation on 03 335 0541
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