Registered Psychologist

Sonder; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellbeing company in Auckland is seeking a dedicated mental health professional to provide short-term interventions to members. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of clinical experience, with a focus on diverse patient needs. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model and various employee benefits, including professional development opportunities and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Annual development contribution

Paid parental leave

Free access to wellness app

Dog-friendly office

Volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in mental health.
• Experience with virtual care models.
• Ability to work with diverse patient presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-focused interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical experience

Mental health intervention

Risk management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Adaptability

Cultural competence (Te Whare Tapa Whā)

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline

Valid registration with NZ psychology board

Job description

At Sonder, we believe that every person deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to be at their best - wherever they are. That’s why we’re redefining workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a seamless blend of technology and human expertise. Sonder’s mobile platform provides 24/7, real-time support from a dedicated team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals - ensuring that our members receive immediate care when they need it most. In critical situations, we go beyond digital support, offering on-the-ground assistance to manage time-sensitive incidents.

By harnessing real-time insights, we enable organisations to take proactive steps toward a healthier, safer future, which leads directly to tangible bottom-line business outcomes.

An Exciting Time to Join Sonder!

Since our founding in 2017, Sonder has experienced rapid growth, expanding operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Backed by Australia’s leading venture capital firms, Seek and Blackbird, we are well-capitalised and on a mission to scale globally, partnering with corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies to transform workplace wellbeing at scale.

Our impact and scale:

• 1,000,000+ members across multiple countries
• 200+ team members, plus an extensive network of on-the-ground responders

If you’re passionate about using technology and human expertise to drive meaningful change, join us in shaping the future of workplace wellbeing!

About the role

Reporting into the Practice Manager, you’ll be providing short term, solution focussed intervention to Sonder Members through a virtual setting and assisting members at various points in their mental health journey and across a variety of presentations including anxiety, mood disorders, self harm, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, distress regarding workplace or university demands, interpersonal conflict, trauma, sexuality and gender identity.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team including Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, on-call GPs and support coordinators, supported by a governance and leadership team with experience in acute care, community services and organisational well-being.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing short term, solution focussed intervention
• Delivering evidence based psychological assessment, clinical formulation, treatment planning and delivery in multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities
• Using a collaborative person-centered approach to identifying achievable treatment goals with our members
• Using clinical screening tools to assist in the assessment, progression and outcome measurement of clinical services delivered
• Contributing your expertise to a multi-disciplinary team committed to health outcomes
• Working within a stepped care model which supports you to work within and grow your professional boundaries

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate is passionate, self-motivated, and takes pride in producing high-quality work every day. Above all else, you - the ideal candidate - will embody the Sonder values and love working in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace.

What you bring to the team;

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience which includes:
• Evidence based, person centred and recovery focused formulation, treatment planning and delivery
• Experience providing mental health intervention in a virtual and high volume setting
• Ability to manage patient risk remotely, and understanding how and where to appropriately refer
• Multidisciplinary case collaboration and dual ‘customer’ stakeholder management
• A variety of presentations, symptom experiences and diagnostic clusters across a diverse intersectional patient cohort
• Workplace health & well-being
• Previous experience working in short term & solution focused model of care
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary health teams
• Adaptable to change and able to navigate and thrive in a dynamic environment where changes are frequent.
• Flexibility in approach, willing to tailor therapeutic therapeutic methods and intervention to suit members needs
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the principles of partnership in mental health care
• Knowledge of Māori models of health (e.g., Te Whare Tapa Whā) is an advantage
• Tertiary qualification in the relevant discipline and eligibility for membership of an appropriate New Zealand professional association in the discipline
• Valid registration with relevant NZ psychology board allowing registration as a Psychologist

Why join Sonder?

At Sonder, we thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with a strong commitment to our people. Our team is a collaborative, vibrant group of passionate professionals, dedicated to making a real impact on people’s lives every day.

• Hybrid and flexible working environment. Enjoy the perfect balance of in-office collaboration and work from home flexibility, empowering you to optimise your productivity and work-life balance.
• Gain free access to the Sonder app for you and your family, offering 24/7 on-demand support for health, wellbeing, and safety.
• $1000 annual contribution as part of your development plan + 2 days of study leave
• Paid parental leave with an attractive return to work policy, 12 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers, plus our Primary Carers return to work at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay.
• Access $250 annually to fund to invest in your wellbeing, empowering you to choose the support that best fits your needs.
• Free coffee on Tuesdays and catered lunch on Thursdays.
• Team social fund to connect with your team, plus monthly company wide social events.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Volunteer leave. 2 days per year to participate in meaningful causes and contribute back to the community.

Check out ourlife page for more info - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sondersafe/life/

At Sonder, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our members come from all backgrounds, and we know that a diverse team helps us better understand and support their needs. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with the role.

Due to the nature of our industry, all Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check

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