Psychologist (Contractor)

Better Rehab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Better Days in Auckland seeks a skilled Psychologist to join our interdisciplinary team. You will support clients with psychological, emotional, and behavioural challenges to achieve meaningful recovery, delivering assessments and evidence-based interventions in home, community, and clinical settings.

Responsibilities include case management, collaboration with Keyworkers, and education for families. Must hold NZ registration, APC, and a driver licence, with willingness to travel across Auckland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology required.
• Current registration with NZ Psychologists Board and Annual Practising Certificate.
• Professional membership (e.g. NZ Psych Society, NZ College of Clinical Psychologists).
• NZ driver licence required.
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments in home, community, and clinical settings.
• Manage a diverse caseload including ACC training for independence, psychological services, and private client work.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT) tailored to individual needs.
• Develop, monitor, and review client treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.
• Conduct psychometric, behavioural, and functional assessments as required.
• Identify barriers to recovery and support clients toward independence.
• Maintain clear communication with Keyworkers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide education to family/whānau on effects of psychological problems.
• Maintain confidential clinical documentation.
• Meet ACC and funder reporting requirements.

Skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Annual Practising Certificate NZ

NZ Psych Society membership

Job description

Join our Auckland team and earn an attractive hourly rate + travel reimbursement.

Your Opportunity Awaits: Are you a Psychologist seeking a role where your expertise is truly valued? Better Days in Auckland is looking for passionate individuals like you to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team. Here, you’ll be supported to make a meaningful impact while working in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Make a bigger difference, join Better Days in Tāmaki Makaurau I Auckland

Who We Are | Ko Wai Matou: Better Days started with a simple vision: to provide better community-centred support services for people living with a disability, and to be a better place to work for all team members by putting our clinicians at the front and centre of what we do. We are excited to be looking for a person that lives our values and wants to make an impact to join our team.

If you have unwavering commitment to offer the highest quality of support to people of all ages to get better outcomes for the people we work with, than this might be the dream role for you.

We are looking for a passionate Psychologist to join our vibrant Interdisciplinary Team that brings our values to life.

Our Values | Whanonga Pono:

• We Get Sh*t Done!
• We are People People
• Love What You Do
• Frankly, we Give a Damn
• We Value Ourselves

Industry-leading support and benefits | Huanga:

• Flexibile working
• Competitive remuneration

Job Description

About your new role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turanga: As a Psychologist at Better Days, you will play a key role in supporting clients with psychological, emotional, and behavioural challenges to achieve meaningful recovery and independence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments in home, community, and clinical settings
• Manage a diverse caseload including ACC training for independence, psychological services, and private client work in line with NZ practice standards
• Deliverevidence-based interventions (e.g.CBT and other therapeutic approaches) tailored to individual needs
• Develop, monitor, and review client treatment plans and rehabilitation goals
• Conductpsychometric,behavioural, and functional assessments asrequired
• Identifybarriers to recovery and support clients toward independence
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Keyworkers, the interdisciplinary team, Recovery Partners, referrers, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated care andtimelyprogress updates
• Provide early education to the family/whānau of the client on the effects of psychological problems to foster strong recovery and coping strategies
• Maintainaccurate, confidential clinical documentationin line with organizational and professional standards
• Manage your own caseload and schedule in collaboration with the Administration teamto ensure efficient appointment management
• Meet ACC and other funder reporting requirements within agreed timeframes

Qualifications

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology(or an equivalent recognised qualification)
• Current registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a valid Annual Practising Certificate
• Professional membership body (e.g. NZ Psych Society, NZ College of Clinical Psychologists
• A current full New Zealand driver licence
• At least 1 year of post-qualification experience in a relevant field
• A strong understanding of the New Zealand healthcare system
• The ability to work autonomously providing in-home and community-based support
• You embody Better Days’ values and are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• You’re available to travel Auckland wide.
• You have your own car
• You can provide evidence of your right to work in New Zealand

Additional Information

Commitment to Diversity:

At Better Days we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals.

If you think you’d be great in this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you.