Calling Clinical Psychologists Expressions Of Interest

Calling Clinical Psychologists Expressions of Interest at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking motivated and committed psychologists who are interested in working in our community-based clinical teams.

Our mental health services offer a range of comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions to people residing in the southern regions of Auckland city (Counties Manukau district).

We value the contribution psychologists make to our teams and our communities we serve.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to practice advanced therapies and contribute to treatment planning and service development.

We have the following positions available across the following community services :

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Our child and adolescent services work with children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18 years.

You will provide specialist assessments, therapy and clinical interventions, and integrative treatment plans for the children and youth living in south Auckland.

Our CAMHS services offer you an opportunity to work with a vibrant and experienced clinical team; and an opportunity to provide care to a clinically and culturally diverse and appreciative community.

Adult Community Mental Health (CMHC)

Our CMHC teams provide specialised mental health care and support for adults aged 16 – 65 who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions.

Focused on community-based care, these teams help individuals manage their mental health and live their lives in an empowering and meaningful way.

Psychologists in this role will provide a range of individual and group psychological therapies, and actively support the delivery of several evidence-based modalities such as DBT and CAT.

Intensive Community Team (ICT)

The Intensive Community Team is a specialist mental health service that provides support for individuals with complex mental health conditions.

You will work in an outreach focused multidisciplinary team, providing specialist interventions and consultations to clients and their support systems.

Tiaho Mai Inpatient Ward

Tiaho Mai is a 52-bed inpatient mental health unit located at Middlemore Hospital.

It offers care and support for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis.

Many patients present with complex psychiatric and psychological needs and are supported through the most critical phases of their distress in a supportive, structured, and therapeutic environment.

Registered or eligible for NZ Psychology Board registration under the general or clinical scope of practice

Hold a current annual practising certificate or eligible to apply for one

A minimum 12 months practical experience in clinical psychology or equivalent

Career Progression :

Opportunities for educational and career advancement

Professional Development :

A generous training budget and various workplace training opportunities

Team Environment :

A nurturing and supportive workplace

Work Perks :

Discounted services and reimbursement for annual practicing certificate cost

Visa Support :

Assistance with Work Visa applications for eligible candidates

Flexible Opportunities :

We offer both full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.

We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan.

Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.

Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.

If these are your values too, then join us today.

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau

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