Clinical Psychologist / Kaimātai Hinengaro
- Wellington
- $83,708-112,058 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A sound knowledge of ICD10 diagnoses and at least one therapy model is essential.
- Ability to assess, diagnose and treat people experiencing coexisting mental health and addiction.
- Ability to conduct neuropsychological assessments and treatment planning.
- Ability to advise, consult and educate clients and their whanau about treatment options.
- Ability to work alongside other mental health staff to provide psychological expertise within Te Whatu Ora integrated care approach.
- Ability to attend and actively participate in regular meetings for the purposes of assessment, planning and implementing treatment. Experience in facilitating groups would be advantageous, as would experience of working with families.
- Skills to develop and facilitate training for psychologists and other disciplines.
- Ability to practice in a manner consistent with established ethical and clinical practices standards as provided by the HPCAA, the Psychologists Board, and other professional bodies.
- Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology and Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
- Registration with NZ Psychologist Board, with Clinical Psychology Vocational Scope of Practice
- Current annual practising certificate
- Understanding of mental health and addiction in adults and the impact of these issues on clients, whanau and community.
- A non-judgemental approach to addiction and the lifestyle choices of our client group.
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Recognising and managing risk in a clinical environment.
- Working in an emotionally challenging and changing environment.
- Responding to changing demands / priorities / workloads at short notice.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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