The Ministry of Health is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Psychologists and Psychiatrists to undertake assessments ordered under s23/s35 of the CPMIP Act and to be designated as Specialist Assessors or Medical Consultants to complete IDCCR Act reviews
To be considered for designation in roles under s146 IDCCR you need to be a registered Psychologist or Psychiatrist with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
Essential skills and experience include:
• The provision of reports to the Court or in relation to criminal offending
• Confidence in completing eligibility assessments for intellectual disability including a clear understanding of the limitations of psychometric tests and need to explain test results in the context of the person’s experiences
• Strong ability to write clinical formulations based on multiple sources of information
Highly desirable skills include:
• Knowledge of forensic risk assessment measures
• Clinical work in intellectual disability
• Clinical work with a forensic population
Reports are allocated at the discretion of Forensic Coordination Service (Intellectual Disability) Coordinators and paid at a competitive court report writing hourly rate.
To apply please send the following:
• Letter of interest outlining relevant skills and experience in assessment in a forensic or court reporting context.
• Copy of your CV including two referees.
• Copy of three anonymised reports demonstrating your best work completed for the Court or in relation to forensic assessment.
• If you are employed by Health New Zealand Service you need to include confirmation that your employer supports your application
Applications Close: 3 March 2025
Guidelines for the Role and Function of Specialist Assessors Under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003
If you have further questions in relation to this process please contact Dr Duncan Thomson, National Advisor, IDCCR Act (029 9567047 duncan.thomson042@msd.govt.nz)
How to Apply: Applications should be sent to Eilish Meha, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Health ( eilish.meha@health.govt.nz )
Position Title: Specialist Assessor
Company Name: Ministry of Health
Guidelines for the Role and Function of Specialist Assessors Under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003
If you have further questions in relation to this process please contact Dr Duncan Thomson, National Advisor, IDCCR Act (029 9567047 duncan.thomson042@msd.govt.nz)
How to Apply: Applications should be sent to Eilish Meha, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Health ( eilish.meha@health.govt.nz )
Position Title: Specialist Assessor
Company Name: Ministry of Health
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