Psychologist - Fixed Term

5 days ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand Homes Full time

Part-time: variable/flexible options up to 0.8FTE or 64 hours per fortnight
Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community.
We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.
The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks.
Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.
For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
E pa ana ki a tatou - About us
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
Access to clinical training and education
Up to date facilities, including Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction
Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Psychologist fixed term, variable hours up to 0.8FTE (64 Hours per fortnight).
Flexible options will be considered; please contact the service to discuss.
Term: 12-month fixed term to cover parental leave commencing March 2025.
You will work within a small, supportive team of psychologists to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention for people inpatient at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, and for people in the community who have been diagnosed with cancer.
You will liaise closely with individuals, families and the multidisciplinary team and develop strong links with community services as required to provide integrated care for individuals.
You will have regular supervision and support with continuing professional development.
Mo to matou ropu - About our team
The health psychology team provides psychological interventions to medical patients for a variety of purposes.
In the hospital setting, we generally work within a relatively short-term, problem-focused treatment model.
We also offer outpatient appointments to support people living with health conditions, predominantly for those with cancer, diabetes, and persistent pain, with some support available for other health conditions.
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services.
You will be joining the health psychology team; a friendly team of 3 that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member.
The wider psychology team has 20 skilled practitioners working in a range of physical and mental health settings.
Mou - About you
A successful applicant will have demonstrated their ability to be a clear communicator, a builder of connections, and have excellent time management skills.
You will be independently managing a caseload of varying complexity and completing assessments with an interprofessional lens.
You will be working closely with other health professions.
You will need to have:

Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
The ability to work collaboratively with others to provide integrated care to clients with a diverse range of challenges.
Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and knowledge of working with Maori models of practice.
Ideally, you'll have at least a year of experience working in a psychological setting.
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