Calling Clinical Psychologists Expressions of Interest

Calling Clinical Psychologists Expressions of Interest

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.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking motivated and committed psychologists who are interested in working in our community-based clinical teams. Our mental health services offer a range of comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions to people residing in the southern regions of Auckland city (Counties Manukau district). We value the contribution psychologists make to our teams and our communities we serve. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to practice advanced therapies and contribute to treatment planning and service development.

Please note: Counties Manukau also offers specialist district-wide services that focus on high-needs populations. Please refer to our second advert for details about these roles.

We have the following positions available across the following community services:

• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Adult Community Mental Health (CMHC)
• Tamaki Oranga Recovery Centre

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Registered or eligible for NZ Psychology Board registration under the general or clinical scope of practice
• Hold a current annual practising certificate or eligible to apply for one
• A minimum 12 months practical experience in clinical psychology or equivalent
• Full, clean drivers licence

Ngā Ahuatanga Kei A Mātou | What We Can Offer You:

• Career Progression: Opportunities for educational and career advancement
• Professional Development: A generous training budget and various workplace training opportunities
• Team Environment: A nurturing and supportive workplace
• Work Perks: Discounted services and reimbursement for annual practicing certificate cost
• Visa Support: Assistance with Work Visa applications for eligible candidates
• Flexible Opportunities: We offer both full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle

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.

Me Pēhea Te Tuku Tono | How to Apply

For more information, please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@tewhatuora.govt.nz or +64 21 1997398. To view the job description, please click here.

The successful applicant will have to complete the registration process with the New Zealand Psychologist Board - https://psychologistsboard.org.nz/. Remuneration is in line with the APEX Psychologist MECA guidelines, based on skills and experience.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.