• Mental Health and Addiction Service
• Timaru Hospital
• 0.4 FTE (32 Hours per Fortnight)
• Permanent Part Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role
The Psychologist for Infant Child and Adolescent, provides specialist psychological assessment and treatment for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, on an individual basis, ensuring involvement of their primary caregiver where appropriate, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. The role is integral to assist the management team to support the ongoing maintenance and development of the Strengths Model Recovery Approach within the Mental Health and Addiction Service

About the Team/Service/ Location
This position is based in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team which is part of the hospital campus on High Street. There are a small team of part-time psychologist who provide assessment and therapy to children and youth. There is a very strong multi -disciplinary approach within the team that enables holistic care and support. There are also strong links with Schools, Non-Government Organisations and Community services.
About you
The successful applicant will be experienced with assessments, including psychometric and neuropsychological and be able to develop clinical formulations and provide advice on effective interventions. They would also need to establish methods for evaluating the efficacy of treatments. Additionally

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

This role is open to a registered New Zealand Clinical Psychologist who holds a current APC.

Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and

• your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of a Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, and dependent on relevant experience.
How to Apply
Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz
We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.
If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the advert is closed.

Permanent/Part Time
Job no: KZAH4138487
Location: Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)
Closing Date: OPEN