Clinical or Child and Family Psychologists - Youth Forensic Team at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, ChristchurchWhakatata House, ChristchurchWorking within service hours 0830 - 1700Fixed term, part-time 0.6FTE opportunity until mid November 2025Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we are rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role Working exclusively with adolescents who are under the Youth Justice system, the multidisciplinary Youth Forensic Team provides mental health interventions for vulnerable young people to break the cycle at a crucial time in their lives.
The team has a range of skills and areas of clinical expertise and is supportive of staff new to the area.
Opportunities for professional development are provided and encouraged as we are keen to build up the expertise and resourcefulness of this team!
About the Team/Service/Location We are currently looking for a NZ registered Clinical or Child and Family Psychologist to join our team part-time 0.6FTE on a fixed term contract until mid November 2025.
You will be passionate about wanting to help make meaningful improvements to the lives of disadvantaged and/or vulnerable adolescents.
This position will see you working within service hours 0830 - 1700.
About You In this role, you will be responsible for:Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments utilizing clinical interviewing, diagnostic, behavioral and appropriate psychometric assessment;Formulating and delivering appropriate intervention plans, youth court liaison, as well as some case management work;Presenting assessments and materials to other groups;Providing written reports for the Youth court;Providing consultation and interventions into Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo (Youth Justice residence) and the Youth Wing at Christchurch Men's prison;Liaison with Youth Justice Agencies, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and Regional services;Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth;Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Skills and Experience Excellent assessment skills and a sound knowledge of available treatment options, including alcohol and drug treatment;Proven organizational skills combined with excellent communication skills that enable you to work with the various non-clinical psychology stakeholders in this role;Clinical experience working in a child or adolescent mental health service;Registration with the NZ Psychology Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential;Clinical or Child and Family scope of practice is also essential;Strong focus on relationship-building;Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellnesses.
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Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you onboard if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now.
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Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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