Clinical Psychologist

13 hours ago

Hamilton, New Zealand North Island - Waikato Hamilton Full time

**Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton**
- **Permanent Part time and full time positions available (Monday to Friday during office hours)**
- **Join our dynamic team to make a real impact and enjoy working in a collaborative environment supporting our tamariki, rangitahi and their whaanau.**

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**

We are a dynamic multi-disciplinary team with the remit to support children and adolescents with acute distress and moderate to severe impairment due to mental health challenges to become stabilised and regain adequate functioning in daily life.

Click here to view the position description.

**About the Team**

Based in Hamilton, our multi-disciplinary team provide a community-based secondary mental health service to children and adolescents who are experiencing serious mental health difficulties. As a service, we recognise the importance of the wider whanau system in effecting long-term sustainable wellbeing outcomes.

**About Hamilton**

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

**About you**

- Registered in a Clinical scope with the NZ Psychology Board or eligibility to obtain with a current annual practicing certificate.
- ICAMHS experience is preferred.
- 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, including openness and professional respect.
- Train and consult with allied health professionals and community partners to deliver psychologically informed and evidence-based care that is goal-directed and solution-focused.
- Assess, formulate and treat complex presentations that require specialist psychological input.
- Confidence in assessing for Autism Spectrum Disorder with adolescents.
- Confidence in risk assessment and evidence-based short-term therapy interventions.
- A current full driver's licence.

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