Psychologist - Fixed termVacancy No: TAR05806Psychologist – Health Psychology12-month fixed termPart-time: variable/flexible options up to 0.8FTE or 64 hours per fortnightNau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora TaranakiTaranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy CommunityTe Kaupapa – MissionImproving, 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.Korero mo te turanga - About the rolePsychologist – fixed term, variable hours up to 0.8FTE (64 Hours per fortnight).
Flexible options will be considered.Term: 12-month fixed term to cover parental leave commencing March 2025Service: Health PsychologyLocation: Taranaki Base Hospital, New PlymouthYou will work within a small, supportive team of psychologists to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention for people inpatient at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, and for people in the community who have been diagnosed with cancer.
You will liaise closely with individuals, families and the multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care.Mo to matou ropu - About our teamThe health psychology team provides psychological interventions to medical patients for various purposes.
We generally work within a relatively short-term, problem-focused treatment model and offer outpatient appointments to support people living with health conditions.Mou - About youA successful applicant will demonstrate clear communication, the ability to build connections, and excellent time management skills.
You will independently manage a caseload of varying complexity and complete assessments with an interprofessional lens.You will need to have:Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.The ability to work collaboratively with others to provide integrated care to clients with diverse challenges.Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and knowledge of working with Maori models of practice.Ideally, at least a year of experience working in a physical health or disability field of practice.Working visa/NZ residence (as appropriate).Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.
For further information on this role please email Dr. Fran James, Health Psychology Clinical Lead at: ****** and indicate the job title in the subject line.Applications Close Sunday 2 February 2025Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whaiBy joining together, we will succeed
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