Clinical or Child and Family Psychologist
Te Whatu Ora Southern
- Dunedin
- $85,000-105,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fixed-term 1.0 FTE (40hrs per week) opportunity until May 2025
- Based in Dunedin
- The appointee will be a New Zealand Registered Psychologist, registered in the Vocational Scope Clinical Psychology or Psychology if qualified as a Child and Family Psychologist
- The appointee will hold a current annual practising certificate.
- The appointee will have a recognised qualification in psychology (i.e., Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology, or overseas equivalent).
- Proven competence, knowledge and skills in clinical psychology with a strong knowledge of relevant and appropriate psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions, especially with children and whānau.
- Experience working effectively as an autonomous health professional and as part of an interdisciplinary team providing clinical care to the service.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgements in wide range of situations including administration and interpretation of psychometric assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to relate well with children, young people, and their families/whānau.
- Effective communication skills both oral and written including psychological assessments and formulations that are easily interpretable by other clinicians and clients.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical and professional development including peer review activities showing a pattern of continuous learning and updating of skills and knowledge.
- Compliance with core competencies for NZ registration as a Psychologist/ Clinical Psychologist.
- Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community.
- Continuous support for career development.
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.
- Access to staff fitness facilities and banking offers
- Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Occupational Health Assessment
- Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
- Covid-19 Vaccination is expected for all workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to COVID-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces