Psychologist - North Community Mental Health

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to building a healthcare system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for both our staff and the communities we serve. About the Role We are seeking a psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Team at Taranaki Base Hospital. This permanent, full-time position requires a commitment of 80 hours per fortnight. As a psychologist, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, contributing to various aspects of mental health care. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments, providing psychotherapy, facilitating therapeutic groups, and offering supervision and teaching to team members. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in inpatient mental health services and crisis intervention. About the Team/Service/Location Our team comprises Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers, Nurses, and Psychiatrists. Most of the work will take place within the hospital setting, with occasional opportunities for community engagement. We take pride in offering a welcoming and supportive environment that is committed to your success. Upon joining our team, you will benefit from a comprehensive orientation process that will help you acclimate to our service and the broader mental health sector in Taranaki. For more information on living and working in Taranaki, please refer to our resources. About You We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and skills: - A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) in New Zealand - Experience and passion for working with individuals experiencing significant mental health distress - Strong assessment skills, particularly in neuropsychological assessments and interpretation - Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities and excellent therapeutic skills - Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with a focus on building relationships - The flexibility to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and supervision when needed - An understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to culturally safe and appropriate practice - A willingness to embrace new ideas and innovative approaches to service delivery Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 11 July 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Ross Ekdahl, Manager of Community MHAS, via email at ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.