Clinical Psychology Internship: Forensic & Early Psychosis

New Zealand Government Joba; Otago; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government, Dunedin, invites applications for a full-time psychology internship across the Forensic Mental Health Service and Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS). The role involves assessment and treatment of clients, under supervision, within a multidisciplinary team.

The internship emphasizes culturally safe practice and comprehensive documentation. The intern must have a psychology bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), be in Doctoral/Masters training, hold NZ Psychologist

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent.
• Currently registered as part of Doctoral or Masters’ level vocational training in psychology.
• Registration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Intern Psychologist Scope of Practice.
• Current annual practising certificate.
• Understanding of mental health across the lifespan.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Can use Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel).
• Can keep detailed written file notes, complete client pathway documentation and provide formal assessment reports as required.
• Internship open only to University of Otago Clinical Psychology students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical psychology service in assessment and treatment of clients.
• Work under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain client pathway documentation and formal assessment reports.
• Apply culturally, clinically and legally safe practice.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Doctoral/Master's psychology training

NZ Psychology Board registration (Intern Scope)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assessment reporting tools

Job description

New Zealand Government, Dunedin, invites applications for a full-time psychology internship across the Forensic Mental Health Service and Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS). The role involves assessment and treatment of clients, under supervision, within a multidisciplinary team.

The internship emphasizes culturally safe practice and comprehensive documentation. The intern must have a psychology bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), be in Doctoral/Masters training, hold NZ Psychologist