Clinical Psychologist (Whanganui Forensic Team) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, WanganuiNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Location: Whanganui
Service: Regional Forensic Service Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS)
Contract: Permanent, Part time (0.5FTE / 20 hours per week)
Salary: Step 1-8 APEX Pro rata based on experience
We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with a sound knowledge of best-practice psychological theories and treatment approaches to work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties within a forensic context.
You will be part of a supportive, experienced and multidisciplinary team that provides specialist care to forensic clients in hospital, prison and in the community.
As part of a regional service (covering Wellington, Manawatu, Whanganui, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Tairawhiti), you will also have the opportunity to be involved in wider service and local team development activities suitable to your skill-set and level of experience.
While not essential, previous experience with forensic, correctional, or other high risk-high needs clients would be an advantage.
Duties will include: Undertaking psychological assessments and interventions with clients in a forensic setting.Liaising and working with a multi-disciplinary team.Writing psychological reports to the court.Providing consult-liaison to other services.The ideal candidate(s) will have a sound understanding of mental health and addiction and the impact of these issues on clients, their whanau and the community.
The work also includes some consultancy to other services and support for functioning and development of their teams and the organisation as a whole.
Good supervision will be provided both on an individual basis and as part of the multidisciplinary team review meetings.
You must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology and Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
You must be registered with the NZ Psychologist Board and have a current annual practising certificate.
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Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley
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