Psychologist - Tu Maia

Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a psychologist to provide specialist services for youth under Tū Māia, including forensic assessments and therapeutic interventions. The role involves risk management, case coordination, and collaborative care with families, schools, and other professionals in a culturally responsive framework.

The successful applicant will be registered with the NZ Psychology Board (Clinical Scope) and bring experience with children/adolescents or forensic settings,

Qualifications

• Registration with the NZ Psychology Board as a Registered Psychologist with a Clinical Scope.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological services for young people under the Tū Māia care.
• Conduct forensic assessments and court-ordered reports when required.
• Deliver treatment using best practice principles and manage risk and caseloads.
• Collaborate with service-users, their families/whanau and other health professionals.
• Develop and follow treatment plans in partnership with stakeholders.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Bicultural competency

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

NZ Psychology Board Registration (Clinical Scope)

Job description

• 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 the

care of Tū Māia. This may involve a specialist opinion for the purpose of a court ordered report or assessment

and treatment through the sub team Taiohi Tu Taiohi Ora which primarily provided service to the Oranga

tamariki youth justice residences. Provide psychological assessment and treatment is delivered using best

practice principles; Provide effective risk and case management; Provide therapeutic interventions for

nominated individual service users, their families/whanau and in group settings; Treatment plans are

developed and followed in close collaboration with service-users, their family/ whanau and/or care givers, and

health professionals otherwise involved in the service-users care.

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: ADHB24644

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland