Clinical Psychologist -Mental Health Older Adults

About the Company Te Whatu Ora Waitemata is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals over the age of 65 who are facing mental health challenges and cognitive changes. Our Mental Health Services for Older Adults (MHSOA) team is committed to delivering high-quality care to a culturally diverse population in Auckland's Waitemata region. About the Role We are currently seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our well-established and efficient multidisciplinary Sub-acute Treatment and Rehabilitation (STaR) community team. This part-time position, offering 0.4 FTE or 32 hours per fortnight, is based at Waitakere Hospital and operates Monday to Friday. In this role, you will engage in a variety of essential activities, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, evidence-based interventions, specialist mental health assessments, safety planning, and care coordination for clients receiving psychological services. This position provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your clinical skills in a supportive work environment, allowing you to work with clients who have complex mental health needs. We offer a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) benefit under the APEX collective contract, providing each psychologist with up to $2,500 per year for CPD, which can be accumulated over two years for a total of $5,000. This funding can be utilized for attending international conferences, workshops, and purchasing relevant books and subscriptions. Requirements To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC). If you are motivated, skilled, and eager to contribute to our mission of providing compassionate and connected care, we encourage you to apply. Benefits We value diversity and are committed to achieving health equity for our Māori and Pacific communities. We strive to develop a workforce that embodies our values of brilliance, compassion, and connection. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds who possess the necessary qualifications and share our commitment to these values. If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please apply directly online at HealthNZ Careers, quoting reference number WDHB18868. For further information about the position, please contact Karyn Murphy, Team Manager, at 486 8900 x 42805. For inquiries regarding the recruitment process, please reach out to Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant, via email. Position Number: WDHB18868 Closing Date: 10 July 2025 Join us at Waitemata DHB, where everyone matters—our staff, patients, and the community. We look forward to your application.