Community - Clinical Psychologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Auckland, Auckland
Full time
4 days ago

· Seeking a NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist with a current APC
  • Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions using evidence based best practice principles
  • Permanent position working full time (40 hours per wk); Monday to Friday

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 seeking a clinical psychologist with an interest in working with older adults. This is a clinical position, and you will work directly with Tangata Whaiora, providing psychological assessment and treatments. In addition, you will have the opportunity to provide specialised consultation for colleagues as well as develop specialized care or management plans as non-pharmacological interventions for Tangata Whaiora who are presenting with severe behavioural challenges.

You will collaborate in the design of care plans, advocate for Tangata Whaiora goals and positive risk taking. You will coordinate with the wider team to develop solutions which allow Tangata Whaiora to live well and build up natural supports that can be sustainable outside of specialist mental health and addiction services wherever possible.

This role includes a case management component, and you will be part of an Urgent Clinician roster.

As this is a community-based role, a full and clean driver’s license is required.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Awhi Mātua, a Community Mental Health Team serves the central Auckland population of adults over 65 who are experiencing acute mental health challenges or behavioural difficulties associated with dementia. The team works with people from acute crisis presentation through to continuing care. We are based at Greenlane Clinical Centre, which is right next to Cornwall Park, located in Epsom, Central Auckland.

About you

You with join a team that is committed to the following principles:

  • Person centred
  • Recovery oriented
  • Equity lens
  • Socially inclusive
  • You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders with a variety of background and experience.
  • Applicants will also have:
  • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
  • Interpersonally effective and be adaptable
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • Excellent organisational skills

For more information about this role please contact Hiring manager, Joseph Liou via Jliou@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:
ADHB22373

Location:
North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Allied Health - Psychologist


Closes:
09-Aug-2025
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