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Health Psychologist, Cardiology - Psychological Medicine

Part Time 0.8FTE, Fixed term until February 2026

Remuneration as per APEX MECA guidelines - step 1 Psychologist Scale

The Psychological Medicine Service is looking for a newly registered Health Psychologist to join its innovative team. The service is particularly interested in candidates with an interest in cardiology.

The Service is predominantly based at Middlemore Hospital with in - and outpatient care delivered across multiple satellite sites in the Counties Manukau area. You will be part of a department that includes a number of health psychologists, clinical psychologists, consultation-liaison psychiatrists and clinical nurse specialists. 

Assessments undertaken by health psychologists provide an understanding of the person and their difficulties from a broad bio-psycho-social and developmental perspective and include the use of detailed psychological, cognitive and behavioural assessment interviews, and the use of standardised assessments tools. Clinically you will be working closely with a hospital speciality service. 

Interventions commonly used, include individual therapy (often with a strong CBT and/or ACT focus), therapeutic groups, family therapy, psychoeducational groups, behaviour management, and case consultation. The service is committed to supporting psychologists with their professional and clinical skills development. 

Previous clinical experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage. This role will potentially involve working with adolescents and young adults.

Essential:

  • Eligible to register or registered with the NZ Psychologists Board
  • Current Annual Practising Certificate with the NZ Psychologists Board
  • Full, clean driver’s licence

Please apply online by clicking on “Apply Now” or click here to view the position description.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or via email amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202414513

Applications Close: 06 December 2024

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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