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Clinical Psychologist, Rapua Te Ao Waiora - Mental Health & Addictions

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your input and mine, wellness will thrive
Permanent, Full Time
Remuneration as per 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 Mental Health & Addictions Clinical Psychologist. In this role, you will provide sound knowledge and skills in working with pakeke/adults who reside in the southern part of South Auckland. Our integrated care services provide specialist mental health care for those with serious mental health and addiction problems living across Papakura and Manurewa. You will be part of a psychology team working from our base at 5-19 Great South Road, Papakura.

We work closely with pakeke/adults and their whaanau, Non-Government Organisations and their Primary Care providers – GP Practices and Marae. You will also be provided with on-going support with clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

Essential:

  • Eligible to register or registered in a Clinical scope with the NZ Psychology Board, holding a Current Annual Practising Certificate
  • A full driver’s licence
  • Has experience working in Mental Health
  • Knowledge in working with Maaori models of practice is preferred but not required
  • Commitment to Tiriti o Waitangi

Benefits:

  • Free parking onsite
  • Annual practicing certificate is refunded
  • Support with Immigration/Visa
  • Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com. To review the position description please click here. For more information on this role, please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Applications Close: 13 October 2024
Job Number: CMH202413542

 
 
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.