Clinical Psychologist, Special Treatment Unit

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

International Relocation Package

Airfares for candidates and travelling

4 weeks accommodation

4 weeks rental vehicle

Professional development funding

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) is seeking a psychologist for the Te Whare Manaakitanga Special Treatment Unit at Rimutaka Prison. The role involves building therapeutic alliances, developing treatment plans, and delivering a CBT group program over eight months, with flexibility to conduct individual sessions as needed.

Strong professional boundaries, cultural practice guidance, and collaboration with custodial staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Develop meaningful therapeutic alliances with men in care.
• Co-facilitate an eight-month cognitive-behavioural group program.
• Design and deliver complementary individual sessions as required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess and develop treatment plans for 10 men.
• Co-facilitate eight-month CBT group program.
• Complete specialist reports on treatment progress.
• Provide supervision opportunities as senior psychologists are available.

Skills

Relational skills

Adaptability

Collaboration with custodial staff

Education

NZ Registered Psychologist

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) is seeking a psychologist for the Te Whare Manaakitanga Special Treatment Unit at Rimutaka Prison. The role involves building therapeutic alliances, developing treatment plans, and delivering a CBT group program over eight months, with flexibility to conduct individual sessions as needed.

Strong professional boundaries, cultural practice guidance, and collaboration with custodial staff are essential.