Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)

Clinical Psychologist - Infant Child and Adolescent Service iCAMHs

Mental Health and Addiction Service

Timaru Hospital

Permanent Part Time

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

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

About the Role

The Psychologist for Infant, Child, and Adolescent Services provides specialist psychological assessment and treatment for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

This involves individual assessments and interventions, involving primary caregivers where appropriate, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The role supports the development and maintenance of the Strengths Model Recovery Approach within the Mental Health and Addiction Service.

About the Team / Service / Location

This position is based in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team at the hospital campus on High Street.

The team comprises part-time psychologists who provide assessment and therapy to children and youth.

The team employs a holistic, multidisciplinary approach and maintains strong links with schools, NGOs, and community services.

About You

The successful applicant will have experience with assessments, including psychometric and neuropsychological testing, and be able to develop clinical formulations and recommend effective interventions.

They should also be capable of evaluating treatment efficacy.

This role is open to registered New Zealand Clinical Psychologists holding a current APC.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing excellent healthcare and ensuring wellbeing for all.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities.

We focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community to promote equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

The salary is governed by a Collective Agreement and will depend on relevant experience, in accordance with the Pay Scale.

We look forward to your application via our Careers Site.

For questions, contact Human Resources at .

Close Date : OPEN

Note :

Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and the recruitment process continues until a suitable candidate is selected.

Employer : Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury

Location : Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)

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