Educational or Clinical Psychologist - A Change for Better
Position Overview:
As an Educational or Clinical Psychologist for A Change for Better (ACFB), your professional standards align with the values and mission of ACFB. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality ADHD and autism assessments to individuals who may not otherwise qualify for support or resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Treatment:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to evaluate clients' needs, concerns, and goals.
- Utilise evidence-based assessment tools and clinical expertise to inform accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to support their mental well-being.
Ethical and Professional Practice:
- Adhere to the professional codes of ethics and standards of practice relevant to your field and membership organisations.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all interactions with clients, ensuring their rights and autonomy are respected.
- Stay informed about current research, best practices, and developments in the field of mental health therapy.
- Engage in ongoing professional development activities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Collaborative Care:
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including other mental health professionals and peer support staff, to ensure holistic and coordinated care for clients.
- Communicate effectively with clients' healthcare providers, social services, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate continuity of care.
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and clinical supervision to support collaborative decision-making and professional growth.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation.
- Complete and submit reports and documentation as required by ACFB, funding bodies, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legal and ethical requirements regarding record-keeping, data protection, and privacy.
Qualifications:
- Hold a minimum of a Master's Degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational or Clinical Psychology as well as be registered with the Psychology Board of NZ as an Educational or Clinical Psychologist.
- Intern positions available for those currently enrolled in a Masters of Psychology program.
- Registered to the New Zealand Psychological Society or the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
- Knowledge and experience doing autism and ADHD assessments online.
- Maintain current and valid licensure or registration as required by the regulatory bodies in New Zealand.
- Demonstrate ongoing professional development through participation in relevant training, workshops, and conferences.
- Ability to pass a police check.
- Hold professional indemnity insurance.
Part-time and full-time positions available (hours negotiable/ flexible) based online or in your own private practice clinic room. Ability to increase hours as case load grows up to full time hours.
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Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- 4% Kiwisaver match (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave - Government Standards
- 2%/ 4% Salary sacrifice for an additional week or two of leave
- Ability to take an additional 4-weeks unpaid leave with reasonable notice
- Bonus program
- Flexible working hours - work from home opportunity