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Psychologist - CAMHS

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
New Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
4 days ago
  • Psychologist – CAMHS
  • Taranaki Base Hospital
  • Permanent Part time

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

Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled Psychologist, passionate to make a difference in the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health and behavioural difficulties.

This role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey along with their whanau.

This role will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care. There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development.

The team works with children and young people 0-18 years of age and has close links with other child health staff including Paediatricians, inpatient facility staff and Non-Government Organisations.

The role has the following responsibilities:

  • Undertake assessments, formulations and goal planning with children, young people and their whanau
  • Provides client-centred care, utilising evidence-based therapies and strategies
  • Coordinate care at the right time with input from the wider team and external providers
  • Providing Psychology consultancy and support to the wider team

Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

We are looking for:

  • Psychologist with current Practicing Certificate based in New Plymouth with travel to South Taranaki required.
  • Passion for Mental Health & Addictions, exceptional interpersonal & communication skills.
  • Experience and confidence in neurodevelopmental assessment
  • Experience within specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health preferred
  • Excellent assessment, communication & relationship building skills
  • Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Understanding and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice

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

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 10 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Gabby Ward on email: [email protected]

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

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