Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health and Addiction, Health New Zealand, South Canterbury About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to provide high-quality healthcare to all New Zealanders. We strive to create a health system that is built on collaboration and integration, emphasizing partnership, equity, sustainability, family-centered care, and excellence. 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 essential in supporting the management team with the ongoing development and maintenance of the Strengths Model Recovery Approach within our Mental Health and Addiction Service. This position will be divided between the Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction Service and the Child and Adolescent Service, both located on the Timaru Hospital campus on Queen Street, Timaru. About You The ideal candidate will have proven experience in conducting assessments, including psychometric and neuropsychological evaluations. You will be skilled in developing clinical formulations and providing guidance on effective interventions, as well as establishing methods for evaluating treatment efficacy. Additionally, you must be registered with the Psychology Board of New Zealand and hold a relevant Annual Practicing Certificate. Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori is essential, or you should be committed to undertaking this learning journey. Experience in projects or initiatives that promote Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, along with the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare settings, is highly valued. Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to fostering wellness in our communities. Our Equity Work Programme emphasizes the importance of equity in the health system and promotes the cultural changes necessary to achieve equitable health outcomes for all. Our people are central to our mission, and we are committed to being good employers who uphold our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We value authenticity and encourage applicants to share their true selves in their applications. We recognize that skills can be acquired through various life experiences, not solely through formal employment. If you possess the required skills and have gained experience through community involvement, family life, or volunteering, we invite you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Salary Range This position falls under the terms and conditions of the APEX Collective Agreement and will be compensated according to the pay scale, based on relevant experience. How to Apply To apply for this vacancy, please visit our online Careers Site at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz. We look forward to receiving your application. 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 until a suitable candidate is found.