Testing Psychologist - CAMHS

Wise Group; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, New Plymouth, is seeking a Psychologist to conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for tamariki and rangatahi within the CAMHS team. The role involves working in an integrated model of care and providing support to whānau to understand strengths and needs.

Applicants must hold a Practising Certificate and have strong interpersonal skills with experience in neurodevelopmental assessment. Some travel to South Taranaki may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in neurodevelopmental assessment of children and young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Culturally safe practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for tamariki and rangatahi in CAMHS.
• Collaborate within an integrated, multidisciplinary care model.
• Support whānau and communities to understand strengths and needs.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental assessment

Interpersonal communication

Autism

ADHD

Education

Practising Certificate

Job description

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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

Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled Psychologist, passionate to make a difference in the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health and behavioural difficulties. The role will primarily involve carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments for tamariki and rangatahi e.g. for Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability.

This role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey and helping their whānau and others in the community understand their strengths and needs.

This role will be working within our integrated model of care. There will be opportunities and support for professional development e.g. assessment of FASD if required. Access to the most up to date digital psychometric tests will be provided.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The team works with children and young people 4-18 years of age and has close links with the child development team, paediatricians and Non-Government Organisations.

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About you

We are looking for:

Psychologist with current Practicing Certificate based in New Plymouth with travel to South Taranaki as required.

Passion for Mental Health & Addictions; exceptional interpersonal & communication skills.

Experience and confidence in neurodevelopmental assessment

Experience within specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health preferred

Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Understanding and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice