Clinical or Child and Family Psychologist

Permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) 20 hour a week opportunity based

at Whakatata House (preferably Wednesday to Friday)
- Work within an experienced multidisciplinary team
and develop your expertise as a Clinical or Child & Family Psychologist
- Provide mental health interventions for vulnerable young

**people in collaboration with external servicesThe Team**: What
we do
Working
exclusively with adolescents who are under the Youth Justice system, the
multidisciplinary Youth Forensic Team provides mental health interventions for
vulnerable young people to break the cycle at a crucial time in their lives.
The team has a range of skills and areas of clinical expertise and are supportive
of staff new to the area. Opportunities for professional development are
provided and encouraged as we are keen to build up the expertise and
resourcefulness of this team
We're
currently looking for an NZ registered
Clinical or Child and Family Psychologist to join our team part-time (0.5FTE) 20 hours a week on a permanent basis You will be passionate about wanting to help make
meaningful improvements to the lives of disadvantaged and/or vulnerable
adolescents. This position will see you workingwithin service
hours 0830 ' 1700.

**The Role**:
Where you fit in

**In this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments utilising

clinical interviewing, diagnostic, behavioural and appropriate psychometric
assessment;
- Formulating and delivering appropriate intervention plans, youth
court liaison, as well as some case management work;
- Presenting assessments and materials to other groups;
- Providing written reports for the Youth court;
- Providing consultation and interventions into Te Puna Wai o
Tuhinapo (Youth Justice residence) and the Youth Wing at Christchurch Men's
prison;
- Liaison with Youth Justice Agencies, Non-Government Organisations

**(NGO's) and Regional services.Your skills will include**:

- Excellent

assessment skills and a sound knowledge of available treatment options,
including alcohol and drug treatment;
- Proven
organisational skills combined with excellent communication skills that
enable you to work with the various non-clinical psychology stakeholders
in this role;
- Clinical
experience working in a child or adolescent mental health service;
- Registration with
the NZ Psychology Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is
essential;
- Clinical or Child
and Family scope of practice is also essential.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 amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and
business.
additional information.
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