Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist – Community-Based

Taranaki District Health Board; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist in the Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) in Tairāwhiti, Gisborne. The role focuses on specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau with moderate to severe mental health needs.

Responsibilities include working across presentations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and eating disorders within a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Registration with the NZ Psychologists Board is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and psychotherapeutic skills across a range of mental health presentations.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, privacy requirements, and professional ethical standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning.
• Experience working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
• Work across a broad range of presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse and complex mental health.
• Collaborate within the ICAMHS team to support wellbeing across the Tairāwhiti region.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapeutic skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural safety

Communication

Professional development

Education

NZ Psychologists Board registration

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist in the Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) in Tairāwhiti, Gisborne. The role focuses on specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau with moderate to severe mental health needs.

Responsibilities include working across presentations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and eating disorders within a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to