Psychologist - Mental Health Service for Older People
3 weeks ago
- Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight
- Ongoing professional development, opportunities for research, and/or assisting tertiary level training are all additional possible activities supported within this setting.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
In this role you will play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team environment that prides itself on providing a high-quality level of mental health assessment and care. You will contribute valuably to the team through conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, formulating, and implementing evidence-informed psychological treatment to tangata whaiora over the age of 65 years with a wide range of mental health problems.
Day to day you will be working alongside supportive multi-disciplinary colleagues, including Clinical Psychologists who have established expertise within this specialist area. You will work closely with tangata whaiora primarily within the community, and also in an inpatient mental health setting.
About the Team
This service is for tangata whaiora over the age of 65 years and comprises of an in-patient unit and a community team servicing a wide geographical area.
The team consists of in-patient staff, community mental health nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists and a community support worker.
About you
- You will need to be a registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
- You will possess experience and skill in Older Persons Psychology or have a keen interest to learn and develop skills within this specialist area.
- You will be someone who enjoys working as part of a wider team with strong interpersonal and communication skills, whilst delivering high quality psychological treatment in an autonomous role.
- Neuropsychological interest and experience is an advantage, but not a necessity for this position.
- A full NZ driver's license.
- 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 upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
How to Apply
To apply please click "Apply online" or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal before 11:59 pm on 13 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amanda Lewis-Wilson at amanda.lewis-wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato
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