Psychology Internship 2027 EIPS

New Zealand Government Joba; Otago; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government, Dunedin, invites applications for a full-time psychology internship across the Forensic Mental Health Service and Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS). The role involves assessment and treatment of clients, under supervision, within a multidisciplinary team.

The internship emphasizes culturally safe practice and comprehensive documentation. The intern must have a psychology bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), be in Doctoral/Masters training, hold NZ Psychologist

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in psychology or equivalent.
• Currently registered as part of Doctoral or Masters’ level vocational training in psychology.
• Registration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Intern Psychologist Scope of Practice.
• Current annual practising certificate.
• Understanding of mental health across the lifespan.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Can use Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel).
• Can keep detailed written file notes, complete client pathway documentation and provide formal assessment reports as required.
• Internship open only to University of Otago Clinical Psychology students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical psychology service in assessment and treatment of clients.
• Work under supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain client pathway documentation and formal assessment reports.
• Apply culturally, clinically and legally safe practice.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Doctoral/Master's psychology training

NZ Psychology Board registration (Intern Scope)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assessment reporting tools

Job description

Psychology Internship 2027Forensic Mental Health Service and Early Intervention in Psychosis ServiceDunedinFull-time, fixed-term from 11 January 2027 - 17 December 2027The Forensic Mental Health Service and Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIPS) are seeking a full-time psychology intern who will work across both services, with dedicated time in each.The Forensic Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment, treatment, care and rehabilitation for people experiencing significant mental health difficulties who are involved with the criminal justice system and/or who may present a risk of offending.EIPS works with 16-30-year-olds with first-episode psychosis or first-presentation psychosis and their families/whanau, and women of any age experiencing first-episode or first-presentation post-partum psychosis. EIPS is an outpatient service providing treatment and support for up to three years.About the roleThe primary purpose of the role is to:Under the guidance of their supervisor, to provide high quality clinical psychology service in the assessment and treatment of clients, ensuring clients' needs are met in a culturally, clinically and legally safe manner. The intern psychologist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team.Clinical psychology is a discipline integrating science, theory, and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective wellbeing and personal development. Psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Clinical psychologists use the science of psychology to treat complex human problems and promote change. They develop an individual's resilience using strengths-based models.About youMinimum of a bachelor's degree in psychology or equivalent*Currently registered as part of Doctoral or Masters' level vocational training in psychologyRegistration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Intern Psychologist Scope of PracticeCurrent annual practising certificate.Understanding of mental health across the lifespanEffective oral and written communicationWorking in a multi-disciplinary environmentCan use Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel)Can keep detailed written file notes, complete client pathway documentation and provide formal assessment reports as required.lease note that this internship is open only to University of Otago Clinical Psychology studentsHow to ApplyTo apply please click \"apply now.\" All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 11 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James via: [e-mail] will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.