Clinical Psychologist

Permanent or fixed term/secondment position 20 hours per week (0.5FTE);
- NZ

Registration as a Psychologist with a clinical scope of practice is
essential.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We
have an exciting part-time opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist in the rural
team of the Adult Community Mental Health Service, providing coverage to rural
communities. This role allows opportunities to engage with the wider community
and organisations to make a real difference for our rural tangata whaiora. The
rural team covers an extensive area between Kaikoura to the north and the
Rakaia River in the south. If you love working psychologically with a wide variety of
people with significant mental health challenges using your skills in
assessment, formulation, and psychological therapy - this is the role for you
You will be embedded in a supportive multi-disciplinary team
based at Fergusson Building at Hillmorton Hospital. This is a great opportunity
to join with the larger adult services psychology team and provides significant
opportunities for professional development and progression, individual and peer
supervision, journal club, and targeted professional development.
This role provides flexibility in how you deliver care - likely
involving seeing consumers at Hillmorton, day travel for rural clinics,
telehealth, and some inpatient consultation.
This position is
open as a permanent role but is also available as a 12-month secondment - so if
you are looking for a great professional development opportunity, get in touch.
- Permanent position, or 12-month secondment - 0.5 FTE position available for 20 hours

per week.
- If
you are interested in the role, but are uncertain how the hours/FTE would
work for you, please still get in touch as we may be able to make it work.
- Currently
there is also a psychology position open for working for the Ashburton
team 16 hours per week, so the two roles could be combined if you are
looking for a nearly full time position.Ko wai koe | About You
You will hold a
minimum of a Masters in Clinical Psychology (or overseas equivalent), and
Registration in the Clinical Scope of Practice. Previous experience in the
Adult Mental Health field is preferred but your other skill backgrounds or
experience will be given full consideration.

The position is a busy role where excellent interpersonal skills and
organisational skills are vital. You will draw on your mental health experience
to deliver comprehensive assessment and support to clients and their
families/whanau and will be an active participant in our multidisciplinary
team, working closely with referrers and colleagues from other agencies.
Mō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the

heart of all we do
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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.
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your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all
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