Clinical Research Therapist

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL RESEARCH UNIT

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, CHRISTCHURCH

_ About our team/Mō te tīma_
We are New Zealand's largest and most influential centre for mental health research. Based in Christchurch, we promote improved mental health through practical and clinically-relevant teaching and research.


The University of Otago, Christchurch is a satellite campus of Dunedin-based University of Otago and is home to over 1,000 students.

This campus is located in the heart of Te Papa Hauora (the city's dedicated health precinct), right next to the Christchurch Hospital.


_ Te mahi/The role_


As a Clinical Research Therapist based on our Christchurch campus, you will join a professional research team, working closely with key research and clinical stakeholders for designated research studies and clinical trials.


  • Key tasks include:
- facilitate patient recruitment;
- assessment, including systematic diagnostic interviews;
- deliver psychosocial therapies in clinical trials in major mental illness;
- ongoing contact with patients taking part in clinical trials within the MHCRU in the Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch.

_ Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_

  • Be a registered mental health professional (for example in clinical psychology, social work, or psychiatric nursing) with experience in treating people with major mental illness.
  • Current New Zealand Professional Registration.
  • Abilities to deliver psychosocial therapies according to research protocols, following appropriate training.
  • Ability to establish rapport and work sensitively with people suffering from various psychiatric and medical illnesses, particularly mood disorders.
  • Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Awareness of Treaty of Waitangi and cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

_ Further details/Pūroko_
This a part-time to 30 hours per week), fixed term for 24 months. Commencement date by mutual agreement.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Richard Porter, Head of Department, Department of Psychological Medicine,via the contact details.

_ Application/Tono_
Applications quoting reference number will close on Sunday, 3 March 2024.

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