Clinical Psychologist - Community Alcohol and Drug Service
Job Number: WAI28207
Where you'll be working: He Toa Takitini, 193 London Street, Hamilton
The details: Permanent – part time 20 hours per week
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist within the Community Alcohol and other Drugs Service (CADS). In this role, you will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for completing psychological assessments, therapy and supporting a recovery-based journey through the service for tangata whaiora and their whanau.
The CADS teams work with adult tangata whaiora presenting with moderate to severe and complex substance dependency. We aim to do this is in a culture of caring – for each other: ourselves, tangata whaiora, their whanau and communities, and our sector partners.
Mo tatou Ratonga | About our Service
CADS provides support and services for Tangata whaiora and whanau with complex alcohol and other drug concerns. Our team works collaboratively with our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato colleagues and across the Rohe to achieve results for our Tangata whaiora, while continuously learning and developing our own skills.
Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora will shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whanau.
We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Maori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.
Mou | About you
Do you thrive in a learning environment where diversity is celebrated? Is a whanau-centric approach your way of working? Are you dedicated to upholding Te Tiriti O Waitangi? Come and join a team where your skills and experience will be valued and utilised. We are focused on achieving equitable outcomes, supporting connections, strengthening families and communities.
Are you a registered clinical psychologist working in the alcohol and other drug sector or interested in working in this field, or looking for a new challenge? We offer specific alcohol & other drug training and mentoring for the right person to gain the skills needed in this speciality area.
The successful applicant will need good psychological skills and knowledge alongside the ability to work within teams and systems. We are looking for someone who can provide a range of interventions both on a one-to-one and group basis from a trauma-informed practice. You will also need to be registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
Registered Clinical Psychologist
A current practising certificate
Ability to work in positions of responsibility, demonstrating assessment skills and independent decision-making
Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact Lynda Holtom – Team Leader – ****** or +64 275 411 765.
Closing date: Open until filled
Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
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