Clinical Psychologist (CADS) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington HospitalNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Service: Addiction Services: Community Alcohol and Drugs (CADS)
Contract: Permanent full time (1FTE) and part time (0.6FTE) roles available. Please state on your cover letter which role you are applying for.
Salary: Determined by Union membership and experience.
We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist for CADS who can provide a high-quality Clinical Psychology service in the assessment and treatment of clients, ensuring clients' needs are met in a culturally, clinically, and legally safe manner. As a team, we also benefit from the expertise that a Clinical Psychologist provides in understanding the complexities that our clients bring, assisting in developing a targeted behavioral change approach and ensuring that we strive to achieve the best outcomes we can for our clients.
Clinical Psychologists also provide a range of other services to support the development and function of the team and the organization as a whole. These activities include, but are not limited to: case consultation, staff training and supervision, leadership, and involvement in service development activities, and research and evaluation-related activities.
Tuhonohono Addiction Services is a multidisciplinary team comprising nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, medical, and administration staff. We are a collective of skilled professionals that value working in a client and whanau-centered manner, including cultural and community connections, to deliver high-quality services. The team offers specialist services for adults experiencing addiction and mental health issues with a focus on providing evidence-based interventions. We strive to create a climate of safety for ourselves and colleagues and have been found to be one of the most safe and supportive workplaces within the District.
We are dedicated to staff development and run specialist in-service training, cultural supervision, and comprehensive orientation packages. Our staff are encouraged and supported to complete further education and have completed Post-Grad Certificates in areas such as Nursing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled psychologist to join our team. Our suitable candidate must have:
A sound knowledge of ICD10 diagnoses and at least one therapy model is essential.Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat people experiencing coexisting mental health and addiction.Ability to conduct neuropsychological assessments and treatment planning.Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.Registration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Clinical Psychology Vocational Scope of Practice.Current annual practising certificate.Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District is a pro-equity health organization, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
Please note we do not accept email applications. Please click the 'apply now' button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role, please email ****** and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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Location: Wellington Hospital
Position type: Permanent Full time, Permanent Part time
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