Clinical Psychologist - Whanganui Forensic Team

About the role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting a Clinical Psychologist for its Whanganui Forensic Team, working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties in a forensic context. The role is permanent and part time (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week). You will join a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team providing specialist care to forensic clients in hospital, prison and the community, and take part in wider service and local team development activities.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake psychological assessments and interventions with clients in a forensic setting
• Liaise with and work alongside a multi-disciplinary team
• Write psychological reports to the court
• Provide consult-liaison to other services

Required profile

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology and a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent
• Registered with the NZ Psychologist Board with a current annual practising certificate
• Sound knowledge of best-practice psychological theories and treatment approaches
• Understanding of mental health and addiction and their impact on clients, whanau and the community
• Previous experience with forensic, correctional or other high-risk, high-needs clients is an advantage but not essential

Good supervision is provided individually and in multidisciplinary team review meetings. Applications are made through the online careers portal; overseas applicants should check their eligibility for NZPB registration and state the outcome in their cover letter.