Clinical Psychologist For Wellington Child Adolescent & Mental Health Service (Camhs)

Clinical Psychologist For Wellington Child Adolescent & Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Location : Wellington City

Contract :

Permanent, Fulltime or Part Time (0.6-1.0 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we - rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whanau-centred care, and excellence.

Are you enthusiastic about your profession?

Seekinga new challenge?

Do you love the balance of easy access to beautiful views,eateries and a good working environment?

Wellington CAMHS has an excitingopportunity for you in the heart of beautiful Wellington City as we develop ourservices to better meet the needs of young people (infants to 18 years old) andtheir whanau / family.

About the Role

We are ideally seekinga registered experienced Psychologist.

The preferred applicant will beinnovative, have previous mental health experience, work comfortably withmultiple clinical presentations, be willing to learn and be involved indeveloping a service that benefits the client, their family and the staff workingwith them.

Or you could be new to mental health and keen to learn about workingwith families and young people.

An interest andexperience in neurodevelopmental assessments, group work, family therapy,trauma skills, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Schema Therapy will be highly valued.

Ongoingtraining and extension of skills will be supported.

You will be a team player, enjoyworking alongside other disciplines, adding value to each other - s work.

Youwill be self-motivated, enjoy working autonomously, and collaboratively, whilemaintaining calm in a demanding service.

Excellent clinical and case managementskills, and skilled with managing risk are essential skills.

An interest inworking relationally within the team, wider services and community are integralto this role.

About theTeam / Service Location

The WellingtonCAMHS team is a passionate and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team with acommitment to providing excellent services in assessment and intervention forinfants, children and young people alongside their whanau / family, with moderateto severe mental health concerns.

We have a diversepopulation and are passionate in co working alongside other teams in mentalhealth & the Community.

We are dedicated as a team to improving access foryoung people of all ages and working together with whanau; to achieve this weoperate within a Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA).

We are keen to be innovative, have studentsand grow our service; we are committed to training, supervisionand building on existing skills you hold.

We value a strong team culture of collaborative practice, openness,support, humour, warmth, valuing peoples experience and ideas, caring andconnecting together, integrity and respect across all disciplines.

About you

Duties

We are seeking registered experiencedPsychologists who can bring a variety of skills, expertise and passion including :

assessment and treatment of infants, children, young people and theirimportant whanau / family relationships.

Risk assessment and management.

Group work, specificinterventions according to your discipline skills.

Contribute to the growth and work within the multi-disciplinary team.

Liaison and collaboration with community agencies.

Complete all documentation within time requirements.

Provide supervision.

Skills andexperience

NZ Registered Psychologist,with a current annual practicing certificate.

Experience in assessment and therapeutic skills andcompetency working with children, adolescents and their families withsignificant mental health difficulties is preferred.

Demonstrated ability and proven ability of workingwithin a multi-disciplinary team, and skilled and committed to communityliaison.

The ideal applicant will have experience in mentalhealth, ideally the child and adolescent mental health sector

An interest or experience in group work, EMDR, DBT,family therapy, and trauma would be valued.

Knowledge and understanding of the intent of TeTiriti o Waitangi and work to address the inequitable health outcomes forMaori, as Tangata whenua and other high needs groups.

Hold a Full NZ drivers licence.

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is- the weaving of wellness - .

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMaori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Ifapplying from abroad please check your eligibility for NZPB registration andstate the outcome on your cover letter in your application.

To apply please click -

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• All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by

24 th August

If you have any questions about the role, please

We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley

Location : Wellington Hospital

Position type : Permanent Full time, Permanent Part time

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