Prison Psychologist — Special Treatment Unit

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Annual Departmental Day

Professional development funding

Flexible working arrangements

Te Reo Māori allowance

APC reimbursement

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Expert Witness Allowance

Health, wellbeing & EAP support

International relocation package

Relocation freight $10,000

Airfares for candidates & travelling家

4 weeks accommodation

4 weeks rental vehicle

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Te Whare Manaakitanga Special Treatment Unit in Wellington seeks a psychologist to lead treatment for men with histories of serious violent offending. You will build therapeutic alliances, design individual plans, and co-facilitate an eight-month CBT group program while producing expert progress reports.

Applicants should be registered psychologists, capable of navigating complex settings, collaborating with custodial staff, and delivering culturally-informed care.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a psychologist with strong relational skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualised treatment plans for 10 men.
• Co-facilitate an eight-month cognitive-behavioural group program.
• Complete specialist reports on treatment progress.
• Deliver supplementary individual sessions as required.
• Senior psychologists may provide supervision.

Skills

Relational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa's Te Whare Manaakitanga Special Treatment Unit in Wellington seeks a psychologist to lead treatment for men with histories of serious violent offending. You will build therapeutic alliances, design individual plans, and co-facilitate an eight-month CBT group program while producing expert progress reports.

Applicants should be registered psychologists, capable of navigating complex settings, collaborating with custodial staff, and delivering culturally-informed care.