Clinical Psychologist - Mental Health Older Adults

• Based in Waitakere Hospital
• Permanent, part-time role (0.9 FTE, 72 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday
• A current APC is required

About us

Mental Health Services for Older Adults (MHSOA) provides a comprehensive service to people over the age of 65 years who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or cognitive change.

We currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Psychologist in our cohesive, well-functioning, multidisciplinary community team serving the culturally diverse population of West Auckland.

About you

We are looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist with the skills to engage in:

• psychological assessment
• neuropsychological assessment
• evidence based interventions/therapy modalities
• specialist mental health assessment and safety planning
• care co-ordination for a proportion of clients receiving psychological interventions.

This position provides the opportunity to increase and enhance clinical skills across the range of psychological interventions, (including neuropsychological assessments) within an established and supportive work environment.

Under the APEX collective contract, psychologists receive up to $2500 each per year for continuing professional development which can be accumulated over two years to $5000. This offers the chance to attend overseas conferences or multiple workshops, plus books, and subscriptions each year.

This is a permanent position based at Waitakere Hospital, and a current APC is required.

View position description.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karyn Murphy, Team Manager, on 486 8900 x 42805. For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant abigail.sanamatic@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.