Clinical Psychologist
, , New Zealand
Clinical Psychologist
Location: Porirua, near Wellington, New Zealand
Salary: Competitive
Full relocation package and support is available
We are proud to be working with Health New Zealand who currently have amazing opportunities for Clinical Psychologists to join them and help change the future of healthcare.
Make a difference somewhere different!
Where will you be working?
The Health System in Aotearoa is entering a period of transformation. Being implemented is the Pae Ora/Healthy Futures vision of a reformed system where people live longer in good health, have improved quality of life, and there is equity between all groups.
Health New Zealand wants to build a healthcare system that works collectively and cohesively around a shared set of values and a culture that enables everyone to bring their best to work and feel proud when they go home to their whānau, friends and community.
What will you be doing?
Your role will be to provide a high quality clinical psychology service in the assessment and treatment of clients with an intellectual disability and complex offending and behavioural needs. Key tasks undertaken by the clinical psychologist include:
·Assessment, formulation and treatment of clients on an individual and group basis
·Consultation to other team members about the day-to-day management of clients
·The provision of expert advice and assistance to multidisciplinary team members on complex casework matters
·Cognitive, psychometric and neuropsychological assessment
·Development and implementation of group-based psychological interventions and programs
·The provision of supervised training to clinical psychology students
·The provision of clinical supervision to other clinicians
·Liaison with government and non-government organisations
·Research and maintenance of knowledge of current and emerging trends and practices concerning clinical psychology, mental health and intellectual disability
·Contributing to strategic, clinical and operational planning and key decision making processes for the service
What do you need?
·Minimum of Master’s Degree in Psychology and Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
·Current annual practising certificate
·Understanding of mental health and intellectual disability in adults and youth and the impact of these issues on clients, their families and community
·Effective oral and written communication
·Knowledge or experience in the application of Positive Behaviour Support
·Recognising and managing risk in a clinical environment
·Working in an emotionally challenging and changing environment
·Responding to changing demands / priorities / workloads at short notice
·Working in a multi-disciplinary environment
·Showing patience and compassion to distressed people
What next?
Click apply! Our client offers a competitive relocation package to support you and your family to make the move to New Zealand. If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, our client can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration. Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau is also an Approved Accredited Employer by the New Zealand Immigration Service.
Interested? Click apply now!
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