Clinical Psychologist - Anxiety Disordersat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchPermanent, full
-time 1FTE position NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist with adult mental health experience Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleThe Anxiety Disorders Service, a Specialty Mental Health Service of Te WhatuOra Waitaha Canterbury, Health New Zealand, provides specialist assessment and treatment to people (aged 18-65) whoseeveryday life is significantly affected by an anxiety disorder.
We are currently recruiting a clinicalPsychologist to join our team of dedicated health professionals striving toprovide the best quality care to tangata whaiora and their whanau.This is a1.0 fte permanent position.
The Anxiety Disorders Service has a multi-disciplinary team comprised ofa Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Therapists,Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Registrar, administration staff andaccess to a Physiotherapist and Dietitian.About youYou will be a NZ registered clinical psychologist with experienceworking with adults who have a range of mental health issues including anxietyand depression with the aim of supporting recovery and decreasing the impactson tangata whaiora, their whanau, caregivers, and the community.
Central to your success and enjoyment in thisrole will be your excellent communication skills and an ability to buildrapport with clients and health providers.As an experienced clinicalpsychologist, you will bring skills in psychiatric assessment and deliveringCognitive Behavioural Therapy.This would be an ideal opportunity for a clinicalpsychologist who is interested in furthering their knowledge of the assessmentand treatment of anxiety disorders.
Supervision and support will be provided bya clinical psychologist within the team.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by Thursday28th August.
If you have any questions about the role, pleasecontact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.