Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health, Auckland Women's Department of Corrections Auckland CBD, Auckland Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical) Have a positive impact on the lives of women who have experienced trauma. Experience ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated on best practices in mental health service provision. Work collaboratively with a vibrant and supportive team of professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients. Mo te tunga | About the role As a Psychologist within our multi-disciplinary team at Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility, your role will encompass providing a full range of secondary mental health psychological services including triage, comprehensive and systemic assessment and treatment based on best practice psychological service delivery. Ara Poutama devotes significant time and resources into caring for wahine vulnerable to self-harming behaviour or suicide. A core part of your role will be to monitor, promulgate and promote best practice in the delivery of mental health services for wahine at risk of suicide and self-harm within the Intervention and Support Unit and wider prison environment. We are especially committed to providing a culturally safe practice and approach for the people in our care that recognises their complex and entwined histories of severe trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and poverty that have often contributed to their offending. As an experienced clinical specialist, you will also be accountable for directing, monitoring and evaluating psychological care that is provided by others, including providing clinical leadership and fostering teamwork and collaboration. Join us at Auckland Region Women's Prison as a psychologist, where your resilience and creativity make a real impact. We're seeking someone with strong relational skills, adaptability, and the ability to balance multiple perspectives. Navigate complex environments, collaborate with custodial staff, and contribute to positive change. Be proactive and reflective in a fulfilling role that combines expertise with making a difference. If you're ready for a transformative opportunity, consider joining our team. To be successful in this role you will have: Masters Degree in Psychology, and eligible to be registered in New Zealand as a Psychologist. Can operate effectively in a Maori cultural setting and has an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi. Able to provide psychological assessment and treatment services based upon evidence of what constitutes best practice in a Corrections setting. Ability to be flexible and adapt behaviour to reflect diverse situations and people, and deal positively with difficult situations and people. The full salary range is $83,286 - $133,370. Frontline Psychologists have the ability to work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding. We may also offer flexible and/or part-time options for working hours. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. International Relocation Package Ara Poutama has relocation packages available for candidates relocating from overseas. For international applicants, please confirm your eligibility to register as a psychologist in New Zealand. Freight forward of $10,000 Airfares for candidates and travelling family 4-weeks accommodation 4-weeks rental vehicle hire Airport transfers of up to $300 and any stop-over accommodation Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi ( ). We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua. It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here . We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills. Applications Close Sunday 7th April. To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
