Clinical Psychologist – Diverse ACC Assessments & Treatment

APM; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

APM seeks a psychologist to join ACC services in Christchurch, delivering assessments and evidence-based talking therapies across Mental Injury, neuropsychology, and related pathways. Roles accommodate both assessment- and treatment-focused work, with opportunities to work on Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, and Pain Management contracts.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to high-quality reports, and grow clinically under guidance from the clinical leads.

Qualifications

• NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC
• Strong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skills
• Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• For neuropsychological assessment roles, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology
• Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical case load 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.

Skills

MDT collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Postgraduate training in Health Psychology

Job description

APM seeks a psychologist to join ACC services in Christchurch, delivering assessments and evidence-based talking therapies across Mental Injury, neuropsychology, and related pathways. Roles accommodate both assessment- and treatment-focused work, with opportunities to work on Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, and Pain Management contracts.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to high-quality reports, and grow clinically under guidance from the clinical leads.