Clinical Psychologist Mental Health - Rimutaka Prison

New Zealand Government
New Zealand
3 days ago
  • Drive positive change through meaningful work.
  • Play a crucial role in delivering evidence-based mental health care within a prison setting.
  • Work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team with ample professional development opportunities.

Mo te tunga | About the role

We offer a fulfilling opportunity make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals under our management. This is a full-time permanent role located at Rimutaka Prison in Trentham, Upper Hutt. We also welcome applications from candidates interested in part-time positions. You will have an exciting chance to work within the newly formed mental health team at Rimutaka Prison, where you can contribute to enhancing the overall wellness of the individuals in our care. Additionally, we provide professional development opportunities to support your growth and advancement. By joining our expanding team of psychologists in the Intervention and Support Practice team at Rimutaka, you will be part of a dynamic environment focused on providing effective interventions and support.

Click here to learn more about being a psychologist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa.

He korero mou | About you

We are looking for a passionate psychologist to join our mental health team located at Rimutaka Prison. This presents an exciting opportunity for you to play a significant role in shaping the future of mental health services provided by Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa). As a psychologist, you will be an integral part of the Intervention and Support Practice team, focused on delivering exceptional mental health support and treatment to our most vulnerable individuals in custody. Your responsibilities within the broader multi-disciplinary team will involve providing psychological services that enhance the mental well-being of those under our care. Your expertise in clinical caseload management will involve conducting psychological triage, assessments, and evidence-informed treatments in accordance with the best practices of mental health service provision. A crucial aspect of your role will be promoting holistic and recovery-oriented health services throughout the prison environment. Our teams are dedicated to modelling expert clinical practices and prioritise Humanising and Healing principles, which involve honouring the human dignity and inherent mana of all individuals in our care and their families.

Utu a-tau | Salary

The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370 per annum. Psychologists also have the ability to work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding. We may also offer flexible and/or part-time options for working hours. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

In addition to your salary, you will become eligible for five weeks of annual leave after one year of service, increasing to six weeks after four years of continuous service.

Ko wai matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions please contact: sarah.rostron@corrections.govt.nz

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Applications close on: Thursday 7th August

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

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