Psychologist - Tu Maia

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking a Registered Psychologist to provide specialist psychological services for young people under the Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service at Greenlane, Auckland. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and risk management within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold NZ Psychology Board registration (Clinical Scope) and have experience with children/adolescents or forensic assessments, with a patient-centred

Qualifications

• Registration with the NZ Psychology Board as a Registered Psychologist with Clinical Scope.
• Experience with children and adolescents or forensic assessment.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and bicultural practice.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist psychological services for young people under Tū Māia.
• Conduct psychological assessments and treatments following best-practice principles.
• Manage risk and caseload; collaborate with families, whānau and health professionals.

Connaissances

Patient-centred care

Written and verbal communication

Bicultural competence

Driver's licence

Formation

NZ Psychology Board Registration (Clinical Scope)

Description du poste

Join the Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service, Greenlane location (Auckland)Permanent, full-time position Monday-Friday role

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialist psychological services for young people under thecare of Tū Māia. This may involve a specialist opinion for the purpose of a court ordered report or assessmentand treatment through the sub team Taiohi Tu Taiohi Ora which primarily provided service to the Orangatamariki youth justice residences. Provide psychological assessment and treatment is delivered using bestpractice principles; Provide effective risk and case management; Provide therapeutic interventions fornominated individual service users, their families/whanau and in group settings; Treatment plans aredeveloped and followed in close collaboration with service-users, their family/ whanau and/or care givers, andhealth professionals otherwise involved in the service-users care. For the full position description please click here.

About the Team/Service/ Location

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

• 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.