Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health Older People at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty 0.9FTE – 72 hours per fortnight
Health 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're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join the Specialist Mental Health Service for Older People at Tauranga Hospital. The service provision covers the Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty Community and the In-Patient Unit at Tauranga Hospital.
The focus of the role is on both neuropsychological assessment and therapeutic intervention for older people presenting with mental health difficulties and/or age-related neurological disorder. This role will include neuropsychological assessment and designing psychological interventions for inpatients presenting with complex problems.
The psychologist will also provide neuropsychological assessment to the Memory Service which is facilitated under the MHSOP umbrella.
We are a multidisciplinary team composed of nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists. You will also be part of the bigger psychologist group employed by Health NZ – Bay of Plenty.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 5th Jan 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes at ******.
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 Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
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