Clinical Psychologist

Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 depending on experience About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aim to serve all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, family-centered care, and excellence. About the Role We provide an excellent work environment with opportunities for professional development, supervision, job security, and wellness programs. Our team values your skills and promotes a supportive atmosphere. In this role, your responsibilities will include: - Delivering high-quality assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for clients. - Providing treatment in community settings for a broad range of diagnoses and often complex co-morbidities, typically in private homes or facilities. - Collaborating with other members of the multidisciplinary team. - Supporting the team and organization through services such as case consultation, staff training and supervision, leadership, service development activities, and research and evaluation. About the Team/Service/Location The Older Persons Mental Health service (OPMH) primarily operates in the community, with access to six inpatient beds located at Hutt Hospital. We offer specialist assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services for individuals experiencing recent onset functional mental health issues or dementia with significant behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD). Our case management model works in conjunction with liaison services, partnering with patients, families, General Practitioners, other clinical teams, and community supports to achieve optimal health outcomes. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Psychologist, preferably with experience and a strong interest in working with older adults. You will thrive in a high-functioning, collegial, interdisciplinary team. The role is 0.8 full-time equivalent, though we are open to negotiating hours. About You To be successful in this position, you will have: - A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. - Registration with the NZ Psychologist Board, including Clinical Psychology Vocational Scope of Practice. - A current annual practicing certificate. - A solid understanding of psychopathology and psychological theories. - Experience working with Inpatient and/or Community Older Adult Mental Health Services and/or Neuropsychology (preferred but not essential). - A good sense of humor, along with a collaborative and flexible working style. - A current driver’s license. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. A diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to better understand and serve our community. We focus on equity in health, particularly for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by April 13. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.