Psychologist | Whaikaha - Intellectual Disability

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government's Hillmorton Hospital in Christchurch seeks a Clinical Psychologist to join the Whaikaha Unit, a 4-bed inpatient ID service. You will conduct risk assessments, provide diagnoses, and deliver sophisticated interventions for adults with intellectual disability under complex care considerations.

Applicants must be registered with the NZ Psychologists Board, with recent ID experience and knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support.

Qualifications

• Must be a clinical psychologist registered with the NZ Psychologists Board.
• Recent experience in intellectual disability context is crucial.
• Desirable: expertise in Positive Behaviour Support.
• Commitment to te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments and diagnoses for adults with ID.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for ID tāngata whaiora.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support development of a new high-care unit.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Intellectual Disability

Risk Assessment

Mental Health

Forensic Services

Education

Registered with NZ Psychologists Board

Job description

Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchPermanent 1.0FTE Position

Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with a current APCHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Aboutthe Role

The WhaikahaUnit is a 4-bed in-patient Intellectual Disability (ID) unit at HillmortonHospital. We provide specific regional clinical assessment and treatment to ourtāngata whaiora who present with challenging behaviour and, if subject to theIntellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act (IDCC& R Act2003), will have forensic considerations in their support plans. Our aim is toenable our staff to make a real difference in the lives of people across theSouth Island. The work is fast paced, varied and valued with the opportunity tocontribute meaningfully to the development of a model of care and building anew high care unit within our current facilities. We are committed to becominga centre for excellence for ID services. This role isfor a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with ID tāngata whaiora andin Mental health and/or forensic services. We also welcome applications fromClinical Psychologists who are interested in a career in IntellectualDisability.

Aboutyou

In this role you will play several important functions. Yourprofessional expertise will be utilised to guide through risk assessments,diagnoses, and to critically deliver various interventions to an intricate butfascinating group of adult patients -to support those individuals tobuild a meaningful lifeYour professionalism and dedication to providing high-qualitypatient care will ensure your success in this role, and your communication andtime management skills will enable you to function well as a member of thelarger multidisciplinary team. We aim to be a leader in New Zealand for the delivery ofintellectual disability inpatient services. We have career opportunities forapplicants keen to work in an innovative and best-practice environment.

You must be a clinical psychologist who is registered in this scope with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. With recent, relevant, experience in a intellectualdisability context is crucial, and expertise in intellectual disability andPositive Behaviour Support is desirable. Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or acommitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning andgrowth. Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to TeTiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori andKaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 30th September.