Clinical Psychologist ICAMHS

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern in Gisborne, North Island, is seeking a motivated Clinical Psychologist to join the Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS), Te Whare O Te Rito.

This community-based role provides specialist psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau with moderate to severe mental health and behavioural challenges.

Qualifications

• Registration with the NZ Psychologists Board.
• 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 the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning.

Skills

Registration with NZ Psychologists B o

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural safety & Te Tiriti

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Gisborne, North Island

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS), Te Whare O Te Rito, in Tairāwhiti.

This community-based role provides specialist psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau experiencing moderate to severe mental health and behavioural challenges. You will work across a broad range of presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse and complex mental health.

Position Description: Clinical Psychologist

About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Whare O Te Rito is part of the infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS within the Te Ara Maioha (Mental Health & Addictions) Group. The service is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of children, young people and their whānau across the Tairāwhiti region.

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About you

• Registration with the NZ Psychologists Board
• 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
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• A proactive approach to professional development and continuous
• Experience working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.