Clinical Psychologist-Tū Māia, Regional Youth Forensic Service

2 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Ready to take the next step?

We encourage applications from Clinical Psychologists who are passionate about youth mental health and committed to making a positive impact.

Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics - Where expertise meets opportunity.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics is seeking passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologists to join our specialist service.

Are you a dedicated mental health professional with a heart for young people?

Do you have a minimum of 2 years' experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and a desire to make a real impact?

Tū Māia Youth Forensic Service is a leading provider of specialised mental health services for young people involved in the justice system. The Youth Forensic Service is dedicated to supporting the holistic well-being and rehabilitation of at-risk youth through evidence-based interventions and comprehensive mental health care.

At Tū Māia, we recognise the critical role that clinical psychologists play in the assessment, treatment, and support of young people with complex challenges. As a clinical psychologist-focused service, we prioritise the integration of psychological expertise into our programmes to address the multifaceted mental health needs of youth in forensic settings.

By joining Tū Māia Youth Forensic Service as a Clinical Psychologist and Court Report Writer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable youth, contribute to the development of innovative intervention strategies, and advocate for the mental health needs of young people within legal contexts.

This is your next step.

Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics provides specialist assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services for young people involved in the youth justice system. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll work alongside a team of experienced Forensic psychologists, psychiatrists, and Allied Health professionals.

Ka aha Koe | What you'll do:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including risk assessments for self-harm, harm to others, and vulnerability.
  • Develop and implement individualised treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, and behavioural strategies.
  • Prepare forensic reports, clearly communicating complex psychological concepts to legal professionals.
  • Build strong therapeutic relationships with young people, taking into account their developmental stage, cultural background, and individual experiences.
  • Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, nurse's occupational therapists, psychologists, lawyers, and law enforcement officers
  • Work collaboratively with other professionals within the youth justice system.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of our specialist service.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

  • You will be a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a minimum of 2 years' experience in

child and adolescent mental health service.

  • You will have a strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
  • You will be experienced in conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
  • You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • You will be a team player with a commitment to collaboration.

For more information about this role please contact Nicole Robertson Via -

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new "Green List" of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin Recruitment Consultant at or to discuss how we can best support your application.


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