Clinical Psychologist - Rehabilitation Services

About the role

Te Whatu Ora is recruiting a Clinical Psychologist for its Regional Rehabilitation and Extended Care Service, based at the Tāne Mahuta Unit in Porirua. You will deliver a high-quality clinical psychology service assessing and treating clients in a culturally, clinically and legally safe way, working within a multidisciplinary team. The role is permanent and part time (0.3 FTE).

Key responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions for clients in hospital.
• Support the development and function of teams and the organisation, including case consultation, staff training and supervision, leadership and service development, and research and evaluation activities.
• Work alongside other mental health staff within the MHAIDS integrated care approach.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent.
• Registration with the NZ Psychologist Board with a Clinical Psychology scope of practice, and a current annual practising certificate.
• Understanding of adult mental health and addiction, with a non-judgemental approach to addiction and lifestyle choices.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and build constructive working relationships with colleagues in both rehabilitation units.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of psychopathology, psychological theories and ICD-10 diagnoses.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat people with coexisting mental health and addiction issues.
• Sound knowledge of psychometrics and experience with psychological testing.
• Ability to formulate cases and provide interventions for clients with trauma.
• Ability to advise, consult and educate clients and others about treatment options.

Applications are made through the online careers portal; overseas applicants should state their NZPB registration eligibility in the cover letter.