Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health) Tasman

Clinical Psychologist (Mental Health) Tasman

Clinical Psychologist (Adult Mental Health), Tasman, Permanent Part-time

Using clinical skills within the community team involves applying clinical knowledge, assessment and sound judgement to identify needs, assess risk, recognise deterioration and determine appropriate interventions. It includes effective communication, collaborative care planning and making timely decisions to support safe, person-centred, recovery-focused care in the community.

Working collaboratively within a supportive community team involves effective communication, sharing clinical knowledge and contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions. The MDT brings together different professional perspectives to develop shared care plans, manage clinical risks, coordinate interventions and ensure tāngata whai ora receive holistic, consistent and recovery-focused care.

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

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults accessing secondary mental health services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute your expertise to support recovery-focused care and positive outcomes for tangata whaiora and their whānau.

Some of the tasks include:

• Providing comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions;
• Delivering individual and group-based therapies;
• Contributing to multidisciplinary team planning and decision-making;
• Supporting recovery-oriented and culturally responsive care;
• Providing consultation and psychological expertise to colleagues;
• Building strong relationships with service users, whānau and community partners.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.00AM to 5.00PM.

Please view the position description for further information. PD currently in review.

About the Team/Service/Location

Nelson Tasman offers an enviable lifestyle with a warm climate, stunning beaches, national parks, vineyards, mountain biking and outdoor adventures all within easy reach. Whether you're seeking work-life balance, family-friendly communities or access to nature, you'll find it here.

For more information on living and working in Tasman click here

About you

You will be a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care.

You will have:

• Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate;
• A Clinical Psychology qualification recognised in New Zealand;
• Experience working within mental health services;
• Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills;
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles;
• A full New Zealand driver's licence.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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.