Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Work in our community-based clinical teams - A nurturing and supportive workplace

Te whiwhinga mahi - The opportunity

We are seeking motivated and committed psychologists who are interested in working in our community-based clinical teams. Our mental health services offer a range of comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions to people residing in the southern regions of Auckland city (Counties Manukau district). We value the contribution psychologists make to our teams and our communities we serve. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to practice advanced therapies and contribute to treatment planning and service development.

Please note: Counties Manukau also offers specialist district-wide services that focus on high-needs populations. For more details about these roles, please view our website.

To view the job description(s), please view our website.

Below are the positions we have available across our community services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

Our child and adolescent services work with children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18 years. You will provide specialist assessments, therapy and clinical interventions, and integrative treatment plans for the children and youth living in South Auckland. Our CAMHS services offer you an opportunity to work with a vibrant and experienced clinical team, and an opportunity to provide care to a clinically and culturally diverse and appreciative community.

Adult Community Mental Health (CMHC)

Our CMHC teams provide specialised mental health care and support for adults aged 16 - 65 who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions. Focused on community-based care, these teams help individuals manage their mental health and live their lives in an empowering and meaningful way. Psychologists in this role will provide a range of individual and group psychological therapies and actively support the delivery of several evidence-based modalities such as DBT and CAT.

Intensive Community Team (ICT)

The Intensive Community team is a specialist mental health service that provides support for individuals with complex mental health conditions. You will work in an outreach focused multidisciplinary team, providing specialist interventions and consultations to clients and their support systems.

Nga pūkenga motuhake - Important skills:

- Registered or eligible for NZ Psychology Board registration under the general or clinical scope of practice
- Hold a current annual practising certificate or eligible to apply for one
- A minimum of 12 months practical experience in clinical psychology or equivalent
- Full, clean driver's licence

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we can offer you:

- Career progression: Opportunities for educational and career advancement
- Professional development: A generous training budget and various workplace training opportunities
- Team environment: A nurturing and supportive workplace
- Work perks: Discounted services and reimbursement for annual practicing certificate cost
- Visa support: Assistance with Work Visa applications for eligible candidates
- Flexible opportunities: We offer both full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

The successful applicant will have to complete the registration process with the New Zealand Psychologist Board - https://psychologistsboard.org.nz/

Remuneration is in line with the APEX Psychologist MECA guidelines, based on skills and experience.

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