Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Health 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 Role
Te Uru Rauhi, Mental Health and Addiction Services at MidCentral in Palmerston North have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist. This position will be based in the Manawatu locality and provide some services across the rohe.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
We can offer:
• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes
About you
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a level of knowledge and skill in the assessment and management of mental health and addiction presentations within a community setting. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, is committed to ensuring culturally responsive care, is excited by change and able to work across teams, and is committed to a strengths based recovery approach that supports people and whanau to achieve their goals. The role includes the capacity to be part of a new model of care Te Mātāpuna o te Ora which focuses on an integrated treatment approach for those who would benefit from mental health and addiction services. The Mental Health and Addiction service has a longstanding Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) programme and therefore experience in, or an interest in training in, DBT would be desirable.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. For more information – Please contact Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist (Allied Health) Email Maree Loynes
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.