Professional Clinician

Massey University

Whanganui/Manawatu
Full time
$81,172 to $103,595, based on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

About the role - Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE) involves working across a mixed model of external provider contracts and private clinic services. We are open to considering part-time appointments, with a minimum of 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week).

Salary range

$81,172 to $103,595, based on skills and experience.

Service areas:

Clinical and health psychology services for clients referred through various funding sources

Key responsibilities:

Providing clinical and health psychology services within the Health and Cancer Psychology Service (HCPS) and the Private Psychology Service (PPS)
Contributing to the training and supervision of interns and practicum students
Engaging in community service development, including presentations, workshops, group interventions, and educational services
Meeting specified work targets across both PPS and HCPS services
Upholding a bicultural approach to psychological practice in alignment with Massey University's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

About us - Ko wai mātou

The Massey University Psychology Clinic is a business unit of Massey University, offering the following:

- Psychology services to the community
- Supervision and consultation services for external professionals and agencies
- Training and research opportunities for postgraduate students

As New Zealand's largest university-based psychology clinic, we provide a dynamic environment that allows psychologists to practice a broad range of therapy and assessment skills.

Our clinic operates two main services:

- Health and Cancer Psychology Service (HCPS): Works under contracts with Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) to support patients with lifelong or life-limiting health conditions
- Private Psychology Service (PPS): Provides clinical psychology services for self-funded clients and referrals from external organisations such as NZDF, THINK Hauora, and FENZ

Additionally, as a training centre for the School of Psychology, postgraduate students may observe and participate in assessments and therapy sessions.

For more information about the School of Psychology, visit: School of Psychology.

Required qualifications and skills - Ngā Pūkenga me Ngā Wheako:

- Registered Psychologist under the Clinical or General Scope of Practice
- Hold or be eligible to apply for a valid Annual Practicing Certificate with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Demonstrated bicultural competency and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in clinical practice
- Must comply with the Children's Act 2014 and the Children's (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Closing date: 23rd March 2025
Reference number: CHSS_SP_096_02/25

For further information and to apply online click here