Clinical Psychologist -Mental Health Older Adults (STaR team)at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā -

We know the deep satisfaction that comes from making a real difference in peoples lives. We pride ourselves in supporting our workforce obtain job satisfaction and recognise the unique value each team member brings. We are looking for a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated, multi-disciplinary team who delivers essential recovery support and treatment to whaiora across the Waitemata district.About usMental Health Services for Older Adults (MHSOA) provides a comprehensive service to people over the age of 65 years who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or cognitive change.About youWe currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist in our small, well-functioning, multidisciplinary Sub-acute Treatment and Rehabilitation (STaR) community team.In this autonomous and rewarding role you will be working in a supportive multi-disciplinary team that works across the culturally diverse population of Auckland's Waitemata region to provide intensive, recovery focused treatment and support for people with complex mental health needs.Your expertise will shape treatment planning, assessments, therapy sessions, and group work all while offering vital psychological consultation to a committed and compassionate team.

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist with the skills to engage in:psychological assessmentneuropsychological assessmentevidence based interventions/therapy modalitiesspecialist mental health assessment and safety planningspecialist psychological consult services to others in the teamcare co-ordination for a proportion of clients receiving psychological interventions.This position provides the opportunity to increase and enhance clinical skills across the range of psychological interventions (including neuropsychological assessments) within an established and supportive work environment.For a copy of the job description please click hereThere is also the benefit of a regular contact and support with clinical psychologists within the service group.Under the APEX collective contract, psychologists receive $2500 to $4500 each per year for continuing professional development which can be accumulated over two years.

For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Position Number: WDHB18868