Psychologist - Whaikaha (Mental Health)

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) position;

  • Able to work well both autonomously and part of a
cohesive multidisciplinary team;

  • Registration as a Psychologist with a current APC;
  • Primarily based in Whaikaha Secure ID Unit, however there will be
opportunities to work across Intellectually Disabled Persons Health (IDPH) and Forensic Mental Health Services.
Mō te tūnga - About the Role
Thank
you for your interest in joining our passionate team of nurses and allied health
professionals, working in our Forensic Intellectual Disability Inpatient Service
located in Christchurch, New Zealand. With an array of mountains, lakes, beaches and wilderness
nearby, Christchurch is a great base for exploring the outdoors as well as
offering some great choices when it comes to restaurants and shopping in the
city.
Our
service enables our staff to make a real difference in the lives of people
across the South Island. The work is fast paced, varied and valued - a
combination that is sure to guarantee job satisfaction.
The
Whaikaha Unit is a 4-bed
in-patient clinical unit within Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha Canterbury that is part of Specialist Mental
Health Services at
Hillmorton Hospital. It provides specific clinical assessment and
treatment for our consumers. Our service provides specialised regional services
for consumers with an Intellectual Disability (ID) who present with challenging
Rehabilitation Act (IDCC& R Act 2003) will have forensic considerations in
their support plans. Psychology Services support across all the
intellectual disability services is an integral part of this role and will
provide a wider understanding of the service as a whole.
Our
staff are key to our success in delivering quality services for our
working with ID consumers and in Mental health and/or forensic services as well
as Psychologists who are interested in a career in Intellectual
Disability.
Now
is a particularly exciting time to join our service as we're developing a
model of care and building a new high care unit within our current facilities. We
are committed to becoming a centre for excellence for ID services.
Ko wai koe | About You
We
aim to be a leader in New Zealand for the delivery of intellectual disability
inpatient services. We have career opportunities for applicants keen to work in
an innovative and best practice environment.
In our service, you will play a number of important functions.

As a psychologist, your professional expertise will be put to use to guide through risk assessments, diagnoses, and critically deliver individual and group therapy to an intricate but fascinating group of adult patients.

Your professionalism and dedication to providing high-quality patient care will ensure your success in this role, and your communication and time management skills will enable you to function well as a member of the larger multidisciplinary team.

You must be a clinical psychologist who is licensed in New Zealand.

For positions in either field, recent relevant experience in a mental health context is crucial, and expertise in intellectual disability is essential for positions in that field.

Mō mātou | About Us

  • Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi
  • Putting
people at the heart of all we do

  • Te
Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health
system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district,
regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District
Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring
continuity of services in the health system.
Here
in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people
that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o
Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the
forefront of all our conversations.
Ngā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]
When
you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support
you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning
outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all
campuses and have fantastic discounts from select retailers, restaurants and
business.
Only
directly here.
You can also contact the Acting Charge Nurse
Manager, Shiv on
We
have a vast range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora, there
could be a place for you.
Please
visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Te Whatu Ora.

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