Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health Older Adults
- Permanent, Par-Time Role
- 0.9 FTE/ 72 hours per fortnight
- Based in Waitakere Hospital
- Monday-Friday
About Us
MHSOA provides a comprehensive service to people over the age of 65 years who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or cognitive change.
About You
We currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist in our cohesive, well-functioning, multidisciplinary community team serving the culturally diverse population of West Auckland.
We are looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist with the skills to engage in:
- psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, evidence based interventions/ therapy modalities
- specialist mental health assessment and safety planning
- care 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.
Under the APEX collective contract psychologists receive up to $2500 each per year for Continuing Professional Development which can be accumulated over two years to $5000. This offers the chance to attend overseas conferences or multiple workshops, plus books, and subscriptions each year.
This is a permanent position based at Waitakere Hospital, and a current APC is required.
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To be considered for this position please apply directly online at: Health NZ careers quoting reference number WDHB19262
For information about the position, please contact Karyn Murphy (Team Manager) on 486 8900 x 42805,For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via email.
Position Number: WDHB19262- We provide care to diverse communities and are committed to achieving health equity and oranga for our Maori and Pacific communities. We are working hard to support and develop a workforce equipped to deliver 'brilliant',' compassionate' and 'connected' care to the people in our communities. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability, who share and are committed to living our values. If this is you, apply now and join us at Waitemata DHB, where 'everyone matters' staff, patients, our community'