Contract: Full Time, (1 FTE) Permanent
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
The Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS) is looking for a dynamic, energetic psychologist to join our unique multi-disciplinary team.
About the Team/Service/ Location
CREDS offers treatment and therapy services to individuals with eating disorders, as part of the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAID) operated by the Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Capital and Coast District Health Boards. We provide a full range of specialist services to people with eating disorders in the greater Wellington area - from nutritional counselling, outpatient therapy and psycho-social education through to a 6-bed residential care facility and 7am-7pm therapeutic Day Programme.
This exciting role will involve provision of clinical psychology assessment, intervention and treatment services to individuals (1:1 and groups) and their families.
About you
If you are passionate about restoring the wellness of those impacted by eating disorders, have excellent clinical skills and enjoy working amongst a tight-knit and caring team then please do not hesitate to apply.
You must have;
- Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology and Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
- Registration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Clinical Psychology as Vocational Scope of Practice.
- Current annual practising certificate.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
If applying from abroad please check your eligibility for NZPB registration and state the outcome on your cover letter in your application.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 25th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.