Registered Psychologist

**Registered Psychologist (practising in a clinical or educational scope)**

**Maternal Infant, Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (MICAMHS)**

**Tauranga Hospital**
**Employment Type**: Permanent - 0.7 - 1.0 FTE

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role**

The Child Mental Health Services in Tauranga is committed to implementing high standard models of therapeutic treatment, as well as the necessary training and ongoing supervision that such pathways require. We are evolving a Child Well Being Integrated delivery model to meet the needs of the young person, whānau and the community. You will become part of our multi-disciplinary team, who are solution focused team, and working in collaboration with the community.

Our service has clear pathway for the assessment and diagnosis of ASD and ADHD, as well as other mental health presentations. It also delivers an Incredible Years Specialist Service. There are Te Whatu Ora wide forums for psychologists and psychiatrists to network and share professional development opportunities.

You will be actively supported in further development of skills and access to evidence-based training that adheres to the principles of treatment.

**He Kōrero mōu - About You**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Be a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist
- Have postgraduate training in clinical psychology and other relevant postgraduate training
- Be able to demonstrate core facilitative skills in interpersonal interaction

**Mō Tātou - About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits**
- Access to ongoing in-house professional development
- Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (**C**ompassion, **A**ll-one-team, **R**esponsive and **E**xcellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply