Psychologist - Alexandra

placeAlexandra calendar_month 

Forensic Service, Wakari HospitalSalary band

  • $85,000 - $130,000 p.a pro-rata, Kiwisaver and free onsite parkingPermanent, full-time (one FTE), 40 hours per weekCompetitive salary and discounted health insuranceJoin our organisation as we go through an exciting time of change!About the roleThe Regional Forensic Mental Health Service (RFMHS) provides forensic mental health input across Otago and Southland and includes a 15-bed medium secure inpatient ward 9A in Dunedin, forensic community teams and regional prison and court liaison services.
Ward 9A has a strong emphasis on linking people with family/whānau and support persons and reintegration into the wider community.Focus on rehabilitation to assist patients with complex needs to reintegrate back to the communityParticipate in individual and group therapies and contribute actively to the multi-disciplinary teamAssist with court processes and violence risk assessment and treatmentEnsure the continued wellbeing of consumers/tangata whaiora alongside other clinical psychologists to facilitate both inpatient and outpatient careProfessional development in psychological input into the care of mentally disordered prisoners, completion of court-ordered health assessor report and community follow up for consumers/tangata whaiora who have successfully re-established their lives in the communityAbout youMust be a registered clinical psychologist with the Psychologist's Board of New Zealand and hold a current APCMotivated team player with exceptional communication, group facilitation, and time management skillsBe passionate about and have a natural empathy for supporting people with mental illnessProven competence, knowledge, and skills in clinical psychology with a strong knowledge of relevant and appropriate psychological assessments and evidenced based interventionsThrive in a busy and diverse working environment, with the ability to work well in stressful situationsBenefitsBeautiful coastlines and a family-friendly communityContinuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceFree on-site parkingAccess to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)About usTe Whatu Ora
  • Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Salary rangeThis role belongs to the DHBs/APEX Psychologists Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (June 2023
  • June 2025) and falls between Step one ($85,000 p.a) and Step ten ($130,000 p.a pro rata)How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 3 July 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd
  • james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website

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