Team Leader Psychologist

4 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

This is a rewarding opportunity for a psychologist team lead to be a part of developing a new and dynamic team in Ikaroa-Rawhiti/East Coast Region which services Gisborne, Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, Central Hawkes Bay, Tararua and Wairarapa. In this role, you will be leading the development of a new service providing clinical guidance and assistance to social work kaimahi, tamariki and whānau, providing best practice models of assessment and intervention, whilst working from a Te Ao Māori framework.
This role can be permanent or a secondment. We are also open to discussing working pattern, hours and location.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a regional service we are involved in work that services the needs of our children and whānau in various areas around the motu.
You will provide psychological and therapeutic assessments including psychological parenting assessments and individual assessments, as well as specialist interventions with tamariki and whānau who have experienced trauma. You will create an atmosphere for tamariki and rangatahi to help them heal, by putting them first and ensuring their voice is heard. You will also be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to be part of developing and delivering services across the Region.
In your role you will work alongside other psychologists, therapists, specialist child witness interviewers, and other partners to assure positive outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi, who have experienced trauma associated with abuse and neglect, support and provide consultations to social workers and other professionals. You will work alongside other government and community services and whānau to do what's best for tamariki and rangatahi.
Mo te kapa | About the team
This Clinical Services team will be a small team of psychologists at this stage with potential for expansion of therapy and child interviewing services working closely together to provide the best for our children and families. The work we do is broad, varied and interesting. There are no two cases the same. The diversity in this role provides the flexibility in the use of evidence-based therapy models and intervention tools to achieve positive outcomes for tamariki Māori and their whānau. We are committed to services that are culturally appropriate. We recognise and have a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Mo te rohe | About the region
Ikaroa rawhiti
- from Gisborne/Tairawhiti the first to see the sun through Hawkes Bay to Masterton/ Wairapa. This area is well known for it cycle and walk tracks, wineries and vibrant arts the area is often described as the fruit bowl of New Zealand. A friendly place to be with overall great weather.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
You will have flexibility in this role to determine how you manage your workload and your day as you set up the service. We offer great flexibility with respect to hours, location and working from home arrangements.

**You will also**:

- Be part of a supportive and knowledgeable National Clinical Services Team as well as a key member of the Ikaroa-Rawhiti East Coast Regional team.
- Peer support, cultural and external supervision, case reviews and triage
- Opportunity to create a place to run therapy session
- Flexible working hours and IT setup to ensure a consistent work/life balance
- Rewarding and challenging work that truly makes a difference
- Opportunities for further professional development and "on the job" training
- Opportunities to work alongside various groups, build your network and strengthen community relationships

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include**:

- Be a registered psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board with a current annual practicing certificate
- Proven work experience as a psychologist with tamariki and rangatahi would be an advantage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
- Strong engagement and relationship building skills
- Cultural competence and responsiveness
- Empathy, patience and ability to see past what someone may be struggling with
- Sound judgement and organisational skills
- Ability to discern and unpack complex situations
- Be a contributing team member with skills and attributes to be an autonomous practitioner at times when required.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.
Applications for this role close 6 February 2024



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