Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health and Addiction About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing quality healthcare to all New Zealanders. We are guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to building a health system characterized by partnership, equity, sustainability, and family-centered care. Our focus on integration and collaboration drives us to achieve excellence in health services. About the Role We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our team, providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment to individuals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This role is crucial in supporting the management team to maintain and develop the Strengths Model Recovery Approach within the Mental Health and Addiction Service. The position is divided between the Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Service and the Infant Child and Adolescent Service (ICAMHS), both located on the Timaru Hospital campus on Queen Street, Timaru. About You The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting assessments, including psychometric and neuropsychological evaluations. You will be skilled in developing clinical formulations and providing advice on effective interventions, as well as establishing methods for evaluating treatment efficacy. We require you to be registered with the Psychology Board of New Zealand and hold a relevant Annual Practicing Certificate (APC). Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori is essential, or a commitment to beginning this journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth. Experience in projects or initiatives that uphold the principles of Te Tiriti and apply Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare settings is also necessary. Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we prioritize the well-being of our communities. Our Equity Work Programme encourages all members of the health system to consider equity in their work and promotes the cultural change needed to achieve equitable health outcomes. We value our people and are committed to being a good employer, honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We encourage you to share your authentic self in your application and during your time with us. We recognize that skills can be acquired through various life experiences, not solely through formal employment. If you can demonstrate the required skills, even if gained through family life, community involvement, or volunteer work, we invite you to apply and share your story in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Salary Range This role is governed by the terms and conditions of the APEX Collective Agreement and will be compensated in accordance with the pay scale, depending on relevant experience. How to Apply To apply for this vacancy, please visit our Careers Site at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources at 03 687-2230. Close Date: OPEN Please note that we will review applications as they are received and will proceed with the recruitment process, closing the advert once a suitable applicant is found. We look forward to receiving your application.