Clinical Psychologist

APM New Zealand; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Palmerston North is seeking experienced Psychologists for full, part-time, or subcontractor roles. Ideal candidates will bring exceptional clinical skills and a passion for making an impact. Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave, professional development support, and reimbursement for membership fees. Applicants must hold an accredited Master's degree in Psychology and be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Reimbursement of Professional membership

Professional development support

Laptop & phone provided

Support from clinical panels and focus groups

Qualifications

• Hold an NZPB accredited Master's degree or higher in Psychology.
• Ability to provide high quality, evidence based talking therapies.
• Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• For neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration required.
• Must have training in psychopathology and diagnostic frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload with 6.5 hours of client contact daily.
• Work across various contracts including ACC, Police, and private referrals.
• Provide evidence-based talking therapy.
• Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports.
• Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.

Skills

CBT

EMDR

DBT

Schema therapy

ACT

Communication

Time-management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Make a Real Difference – Join a vibrant Team that has clients at its core. Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, bring exceptional clinical reasoning skills, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact across a diverse range of clients and settings this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Location
This role is based in our Palmerston North office. We’re on the lookout for experienced Psychologists looking for full, part time or subcontractor work. We do require at least 2 days work per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are ever the same! You’ll be exposed to diverse cultures and clinical opportunities, working with a range of clients and mental health conditions. You will be supported by a dedicated team leader, as well as the clinical lead for psychology and the clinical advisory team in developing and honing your skills in the services APM provides.

APM employs general, counselling, clinical and neuropsychologists, and APM psychologists:

• manage a clinical caseload equivalent to 6.5 hours of client contact time a day
• work across a variety of contracts including ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals.
• Provide evidence-based talking therapy
• Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.

Clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists can deliver or develop into delivering neuropsychological assessment services.

Your Perks & Rewards

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Reimbursement of Professional membership and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Professional development and supervision support
• Laptop & phone provided
• Support from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups and special interest groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold an NZPB accredited Master\'s degree or higher in Psychology.
• Ability to provide high quality, evidence based talking therapies, for example CBT, EMDR, DBT, Schema therapy, ACT, etc.
• Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Have excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention
• Have excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• For positions involving neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology.
• Must have training in psychopathology and in diagnostic frameworks such as DSM-5-TR or ICD 10/11.

Professional Credentials

• Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting
• Possess a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Registration with the New Zealand Psychological Society or The New Zealand College for Clinical Psychologist

Other Essentials

• Current full NZ driver license
• NZ/AU Citizen or valid NZ work visa

For more information, please reach out to Luke, Talent Consultant on 022 416 2263 or [e-mail] for further information.