Clinical Psychologist, Palmerston Norteilding Cmh

(Scope of Practice – Clinical Psychologist) The Community Adult General Mental Health service covering the Palmerston North/Feilding catchment area is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join the team. This is a part time position 32 hours a week Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8am to 5pm. Key focus areas for clinical psychology are the delivery of psychological therapies on an individual and group basis as assessed needs dictate. The successful applicant will join a busy multi-disciplinary service providing a diverse range of clinical services for the local population. If you are enthusiastic about joining a specialist service we welcome your application.
MidCentral District Health Board is committed to ensuring that children and young people are safe from abuse and harm. As part of our commitment to children and young people, and in line with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, appointment to positions that involve regular or overnight contact with children will include worker safety checks. These checks are in addition to the requirement to have a satisfactory police clearance. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates. More information about the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 is available from the Ministry of Vulnerable Children website.
General Information
MidCentral District Health Board employs more than 2500 staff at Manawatu, Palmerston North, Tararua and Horowhenua and Otaki districts.

Palmerston North Hospital is a 350 bed secondary hospital, which services an urban population of 80,000 and a total population catchment of 168,000. In addition, the hospital is a teaching hospital, and is associated with both Auckland and Otago medical schools.

Palmerston North is a major university city and is at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures. Wellington the capital city, is only a two hour journey by road, as are the wine growing regions of Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa.