Our OrganisationTe Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.The OpportunityTe Uru Rauhi, Mental Health and Addiction Services at MidCentral District have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist. This position will be based in the Manawatu locality and provide some services across the rohe.The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a level of knowledge and skill in the assessment and management of mental health and addiction presentations within a community setting. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, is committed to ensuring culturally responsive care, is excited by change and able to work across teams, and is committed to a strengths based recovery approach that supports people and whanau to achieve their goals. The role includes the capacity to be part of a new model of care Te Matapuna o te Ora which focuses on an integrated treatment approach for those who would benefit from mental health and addiction services. The Mental Health and Addiction service has a longstanding Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) programme and therefore experience in, or an interest in training in, DBT would be desirable.Come and join usEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHow to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.For more information – Please contact Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist (Allied Health) Email Maree Loynes.We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentralNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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