Clinical Psychologist

• Permanent full time opportunity 40 hours per week
• Based at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength  of one, it is the strength of many

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a skilled and passionate team of mental health professionals who are currently looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join our team on a Permanent, 40 hour per week basis. The roles are vital to the mental health of our children and young people across the West Coast as you will be supporting them through their journey along with their Whānau.  This role will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care.  There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development. 

About You

We are ideally seeking applicants that are experienced Clinical Psychologists in a full time capacity, however if your circumstances are different please outline this in your cover letter for consideration. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following: 

• Clinically credible, respected, and person-centered
• Demonstrates high standards in terms of personal competence and professional practice
• New Zealand Registered Psychologist with a current Annual Practising Certificate with no conditions on practise that may prevent ability to fulfil requirements of the role
• Completion of, or personal commitment to undertake, cultural competency training
• Has the ability to work with children
• Full ‘clean’ NZ driver’s license and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle
• Computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft suite)

 About us

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference. As an organisation we are committed to help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development.

This isn’t a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements and a relocation scheme to candidates who will join us in this.

Apply Now

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, please apply directly online via our careers website

For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz ⁠

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.