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Clinical Psychologist, Regional Dual Disability Service

Permanent, Full Time (1FTE) & Part Time (0.5FTE) Role

Remuneration as per APEX Psychologist MECA guidelines

• Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours
• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses 
• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style 

About us:
Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

The Opportunity:

Gain valuable real-life experience & insights through the role of Clinical Psychologist. The Regional Dual Disability Service (RDDS) is seeking to appoint an experienced clinical psychologist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, based at Lambie Drive, Manukau. RDDS is a regional specialist team. We offer a service of assessment, intervention, and consultation for adult clients with both a psychiatric disorder and intellectual disability and commonly have complex needs. We currently have 6 clinicians including a consultant psychologist.

This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your specialist skills and further develop your clinical expertise. Previous experience with mental health and/or intellectual disability services and a good working knowledge of effective clinical interventions (including providing education and support to external services), would be an advantage. There is potential to become involved in service development initiatives.

Essential:

  • New Zealand Registration with Current Annual Practicing Certificate
  • Full, current driver’s licence
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work cross culturally

Desired:

  • Previous experience with mental health or intellectual disability services
  • Good working knowledge of effective clinical interventions (including providing education and support to external services)

Benefits:

  • Annual practicing certificate is refunded for every additional year of service
  • A generous relocation package which includes a one-way flight, accommodation, car rental & shipping freight (T's & C's apply)
  • Support with Immigration/Visa
  • Discounted services as part of our work perk

Please apply online by clicking on “Apply Now”. 

To review the position description please ''click here''. If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Applications Close: 13 May 2024

Job Number: CMH07853

 

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.

 
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