Clinical Psychologist - Tu Maia

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking a registered psychologist to join the Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service in Greenlane. The role involves specialist psychological assessment and treatment for young people in the justice system, including court-referred reports and collaborative care with families, whanau and health professionals.

This permanent, full-time position offers a Monday–Friday work week at the Auckland site and requires registration with the NZ

Qualifications

• Registration with NZ Psychology Board as Registered Psychologist (Clinical Scope).
• Experience with children/adolescents or forensic assessment.
• Patient-centered approach to care.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to biculturalism.
• Hold a current NZ Driver's Licence.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for young people under Tū Māia.
• Deliver assessment and treatment using best practice principles; manage risk and caseloads.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans with service-users, families/whānau, and other health professionals.
• Collaborate with Taiohi Tu Taiohi Ora and Oranga Tamariki when needed.

Connaissances

Clinical Psychology

Communication skills

Bicultural competence

Driver's license

Formation

NZ Psychology Board Registration (Clinical Scope)

Description du poste

Join the Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service, Greenlane location (Auckland)Permanent, full-time position Monday-Friday role

The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people.

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

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialist psychological services for young people under thecare of Tū Māia. This may involve a specialist opinion for the purpose of a court ordered report or assessmentand treatment through the sub team Taiohi Tu Taiohi Ora which primarily provided service to the Orangatamariki youth justice residues.

Provide psychological assessment and treatment is delivered using bestpractice principles; Provide effective risk and case management; Provide therapeutic interventions fornominated individual service users, their families/whanau and in group settings; Treatment plans aredeveloped and followed in close collaboration with service-users, their family/ whanau and/or care givers, andhealth professionals otherwise involved in the service-users care.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is a specialised service dedicated to providing comprehensive forensic mental health assessments and interventions for young people involved in the justice system. Our mission is to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people into their communities, promoting their mental health and overall well-being. We work closely with various stakeholders, including families, schools, and community services, to ensure a holistic approach to each young persons care.

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About you

To be a successful applicant for this role, you will meet the below essential requirements:

• Registration with the NZ Psychology Board as a Registered Psychologist with a Clinical Scope of Practice
• Experience with Children and adolescents or forensic assessment
• Patient centred approach to delivery of care
• Good written and oral communication skills
• A commitment to biculturalism
• Hold a current NZ Drivers Licence

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.