Psychologist - North Community Mental Health

Psychologist - North Community Mental Health

• Psychologist, Community Mental Health Team
• Taranaki Base Hospital
• Permanent Part time (72 hours per fortnight)

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.

About the Role

As a psychologist, you will play a valuable role in the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities range from psychological assessment, psychotherapy, therapeutic groups, and offering supervision and teaching to the team. You will also have the opportunity to provide inpatient mental health services and crisis intervention.

Our team is composed of Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, Nurses, and Psychiatrists. Most of the work will occur in the hospital setting with the occasional opportunity for community work.

We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.

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About you

Successful candidates will have :

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday 28 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tayler Everett Clinical Team Leader Email :

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

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