Psychologist - CAF North Community and Outreach Teamat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchPart
-time, fixed term 0.9FTE permanent position until 27th February 2026NZ Registered Psychologist with relevantpostgraduate diploma is essentialExperience in a mental health setting is highlydesirableHealth 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.About the RoleChild, Adolescent& Family Mental Health Service (North Community & Outreach Team) is aspecialist mental health service that provides assessment and treatment ofyoung people up to 18 years of age who presentwith serious mental health problems, and their families/whanau.We have part-time 0.9FTE position for a NZ Registered Psychologist with a PostGraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or Child and Family Psychology and aclear passion for young people and their families.
This position will cover ourChristchurch Clinic based at Sylvan Street, Middleton and may include time in ourRangiora Clinic based at the Rangiora Hub.This is challenging and demandingwork within a supportive team.Part-time, fixed term 0.9FTE position until 27th February 2026.
About YouIn this role, youwill be responsible for:Providing comprehensive clinical assessment, psychometric testing, andtherapeutic interventions individually or in groups as part of amultidisciplinary team;Developing and regularly reviewing a job plan and caseload with theClinical Manager;Working collaboratively with young people, family/whanau, community andstatutory organisationsSkills and ExperienceWorking as a Psychologist and in a generic case management model, you
- llneed great organisation and excellent time management to keep up with thisexciting client group; The ability to effectively communicate and build relationships withconsumers of the service and family/whanau;The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;NZ Registered Psychologist with a Post Graduate Diploma in ClinicalPsychology or Child and Family Psychology is essential;Experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable The clinicians onthe Team have a range of skills and areas of clinical expertise who arecommitted and work hard for young people living in Christchurch and across Canterbury.CAF North covers Rangiora through to Kaikoura.
Travel is required for Outreachclinics.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by Monday 22nd September.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.