Psychologist - CAMHS Vacancy No: TAR05242 Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community Te Kaupapa – Mission Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change. Korero mo te turanga - About the role Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled Psychologist, passionate to make a difference in the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health and behavioural difficulties. This role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey along with their whanau. This role will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care. There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development. The team works with children and young people 0-18 years of age and has close links with other child health staff including Paediatricians, inpatient facility staff and Non-Government Organisations. The role has the following responsibilities: Undertake assessments, formulations and goal planning with children, young people and their whanau. Provide client-centred care, utilising evidence-based therapies and strategies. Coordinate care at the right time with input from the wider team and external providers. Provide Psychology consultancy and support to the wider team. Mou - About you We are looking for: Permanent full-time Clinical Psychologist with current Practicing Certificate based in New Plymouth with travel to South Taranaki required. Passion for Mental Health & Addictions, exceptional interpersonal & communication skills. Experience and confidence undertaking neuropsychological assessments and interpretation. Experience within specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health preferred. Excellent assessment, communication & relationship building skills. Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Understanding and application of the principles of the treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice. If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page. For further information, please contact Ross Ekdahl on Email: ****** Applications Close 15 October 2024 Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together, we will succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr