Psychologist

Allied Health Services (NZ); Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Professional development and Superv.

Membership & APC reimbursement

Job summary

Allied Health Services (NZ) is seeking a psychologist to join our ACC services in Christchurch. You will contribute to both assessment and treatment pathways across Mental Injury and Neuropsychology, engaging in diverse clinical opportunities within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role involves delivering evidence-based talking therapies, high-quality assessments and reports, and collaboration with national clinical and cultural panels.

Qualifications

• NZ Psychologists Board registration and APC eligibility.
• Postgraduate neuropsychology training for neuropsych roles.
• Strong formulation, documentation and MDT collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and time-management in independent work.
• Experience with ACC contracts and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload with approximately 6.5 hours of client contact daily.
• Work across ACC contracts such as Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management.
• Provide evidence-based talking therapy.
• Deliver high-quality clinical assessments and reports.
• Engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment of clients.

Skills

Formulation

MDT collaboration

Time management

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

NZ Psychologists Board registration

Postgraduate Neuropsychology training

Job description

• Site Address: Part Of Level 1 (north)324 Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL, NZ, 8013
• Job Function Group: Health
• Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Make a Real Difference – Join a vibrant Team that has clients at its core.

Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are avalues-led, customer-obsessedteam committed to deliveringbest-in-class serviceto people when they need it most.

We’re seeking a Psychologist to join our ACC services, across both assessment and treatment pathways. Opportunities include mental injury and neuropsychological assessments (MICPI, WRMI), as well as evidence‑based treatment across ACC Psychological Services, Pain, Concussion, and Training for Independence (TI).This role is based in our Christchurch office.

What you’ll be doing

No two days are ever the same! You’ll be exposed to diverse cultures and clinical opportunities, working with a range of clients and mental health conditions. You will be supported by a dedicated team leader, as well as the clinical lead for psychology and the clinical advisory team in developing and honing your skills in the services APM provides.

• Manage a clinical case load equivalent to 6.5 hours of client contact time a day
• Work across a variety of contracts including, ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals.
• Provide evidence-based talking therapy
• Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.

Treatment roles

• Competence in evidence‑based interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma‑informed)
• Focus on functional rehabilitation and outcomes‑based treatment
• Treatment only roles available (no mental injury assessment delivery)

Assessment roles
(Mental Injury & Neuropsychology)

• Eligible for mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI) and/or
  • NZ‑registered psychologist with a current APC, competent in independent psychological assessment (not treatment), including diagnosis, causation, functional impact, and ACC‑aligned reporting.
• Eligible under the ACC Neuropsychological Assessment Services contract
  • Clinical or Neuropsychology scope
  • Postgraduate neuropsychology training (for neuropsych roles)
• Strong skills in independent assessment, validity testing, and ACC‑aligned reporting
• Assessment‑only roles available (no treatment delivery)
• Reimbursement of Professional membership and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Professional development and supervision support
• Laptop & phone provided
• Support from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups and special interest groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APC
• Strong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skills
• Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Have excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention
• Have excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• For positions involving neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology.
• Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting

Other Essentials

For more information, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator [e-mail]