Clinical Psychologist

Permanent, part time (16 hours per week)

Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

• Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

Stanford House, widely recognised as a progressive, creative, and innovative forensic service, part of the Central Regional Forensic Mental Health and Addiction Service, is seeking an experienced, suitably qualified team focussed, clinical psychologist.

This is an opportunity for you to join a multidisciplinary recovery focussed service providing a range of assessment, treatment and recovery services for adult inpatients. You will provide quality comprehensive evidenced based assessment and therapeutic interventions.

Stanford House is a forensic inpatient service for adults with serious disruptions to their mental health. Our multidisciplinary team works hard to provide excellence in care, in partnership with people and their families along the Let's Get Real framework.

If you are prepared to work hard in our rehabilitation environment and are committed to best practice care we will offer you a comprehensive orientation, training opportunities as well as support and opportunities for advancement in your professional development.

To apply for this position you must be a registered clinical psychologist who has completed a post graduate diploma in clinical psychology (or equivalent) and a masters or doctoral level degree in psychology and have a current practising certificate (New Zealand), a current full driver's license and the ability to participate in the management of aggression.

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following attributes and skills:

• The ability to establish sound, trusting, therapeutic relationships with people
• A sound level of computer literacy
• The desire to actively engage in professional development and ongoing training
• A Police Clearance
• A current New Zealand drivers' licence
• Be able to demonstrate registration with the New Zealand Psychology Board

For the right person this position offers definite career progression, a challenging, rewarding and satisfying, stable working environment and more.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.  We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For more information, please contact Kim Craddock, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911

Please click, APPLY NOW (via www.kiwihealthjobs.com) to apply for this role, please include a CV and cover letter and review your application to ensure all of your attachments have been succesfully uploaded.

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 21 May 2024 (or when we have found a suitable candidate)

Vacancy: 04-CLIP-5742