Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha Canterbury

Clinical Psychologist - Community Older Persons Mental Health

Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha Canterbury View all jobs


Canterbury, South Island
Permanent
Psychologist

Posted 4 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2450423


  • Have an impact in a highly experienced multi professional team.
  • A strong dedication to continual Professional development.
  • Permanent 20 hour a week (0.5FTE) position is available.

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 Older Persons Mental Health service predominantly provides clinical services to clients living in the community. Based alongside a dedicated multi-professional team, you will be working alongside a range of clinical colleagues and developing services to meet the needs of the community.

Within this role you will be required to rotate between with Older Persons Mental Health Day Clinic, Wards and Outpatients.

About you

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide assessment and therapy providing psychologically based care and treatment. In addition, you will be a full member of the Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation division, contributing to the ongoing development of the overall Psychology service in alignment with the Waitaha Canterbury Allied Health strategy.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, and skills:

  • Experience in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Registration as a clinical psychologist.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Tuesday, 10th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on [email protected]

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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