Psychologist - Whaikaha (Mental Health)

6 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury 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.

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.

You can also contact the** Acting Charge Nurse Manager, Shiv on 021583452.**

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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