Psychologist/ Kaimatai Hinengaro - Child Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington HospitalNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Location: Wellington
Service: Child Adolescent Mental Health Service
Contract: Permanent Full and Part time available 0.6-1 FTE
Salary: $85,000- $140,000 according to MECA & Experience
Are you enthusiastic about your profession? Seeking a new challenge? Do you love the balance of easy access to beautiful views, eateries and a good working environment? Wellington CAMHS has an exciting opportunity for you as we develop our services to better meet the needs of young people (infants to 18 years old) and their whanau/family.
We are a passionate and enthusiastic team committed to providing excellent assessment and intervention services for infants, children, and young people alongside their whanau/family with moderate to severe mental health concerns. We have a diverse population and are passionate about co-working alongside other teams in mental health & the community. We are dedicated to improving access for young people of all ages and working together with whanau; to achieve this we operate within a Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA). We value a strong team culture of collaborative practice, openness, support, humour, warmth, integrity, and respect across all disciplines.
We are seeking a registered experienced Psychologist. The preferred applicant will be innovative, have previous mental health experience, work comfortably with multiple clinical presentations, and be willing to learn and be involved in developing a service that benefits the client, their family, and the staff working with them. An interest and experience in neurodevelopmental assessments, group work, family therapy, trauma skills, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and Schema Therapy will be highly valued. Ongoing training and extension of skills will be supported. You will be a team player, self-motivated, and work well creating a collaborative space in a demanding service. Excellent clinical and case management skills or a willingness to learn these and risk management skills are essential. An interest and skills in working relationally within the team and wider services and community are integral to this role.
DUTIES Assessment and treatment of infants, children, young people, and their important whanau/family relationships.Risk assessment and management.Group work, specific interventions according to your discipline skills.Contribute to the growth and work within the multi-disciplinary team.Liaison and collaboration with community agencies.Complete all documentation within time requirements.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE You will be a registered psychologist and have a current annual practicing certificate.Experience in assessment and therapeutic skills and competency working with children, adolescents, and their families with significant mental health difficulties is preferred.Confidence working with Maori, Pasifika, and other cultural groups within the wider community.Demonstrated ability and proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, and skilled and committed to community liaison.The ideal applicant will have experience in mental health, ideally in the child and adolescent mental health sector.An interest or experience in group work, EMDR, DBT, family therapy, and trauma would be valued.Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. A diverse and inclusive workforce means we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
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If you have questions about working in the Wellington CAMHS Team please contact Andrea Broadhurst, Team Leader.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together we will succeed Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley
Location: Wellington Hospital
Position type: Permanent Full time, Permanent Part time
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