Clinical Psychologist - CCDHB

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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Making a difference - it’s what you do. But what about what you need?
Like more space, and more to do on your days off - or less. In New Zealand, you’ve got nature at your fingertips, a team you can count on and a warm welcome. We’ve got it all covered at Health New Zealand.
As a Clinical Psychologist, you’re already making a difference every day, in the lives of patients, their loved ones and the wider communities who benefit from your expertise. We’re looking to fill multiple roles nationwide and offering you the unique opportunity to make a difference, somewhere different.
You’ll provide the highest-quality medical care, surrounded by world-leading technology. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to drive positive change to improve healthcare outcomes for our communities

WHO WE ARE AT HEALTH NEW ZEALAND:

Health New Zealand is the Government organisation that provides publicly-funded universal health care to 5 million Kiwis. We manage all health services provided in New Zealand, including hospital and specialist services, and primary and community care.
We recruit across 19 unique districts within the country, developing and implementing plans based on local needs to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. Our commitment is to both representing and ensuring that every voice is heard, and valued, and contributes to our dynamic and inclusive culture.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our Regional Intellectual Disability Secure Service (RIDSS) provides secure inpatient care and rehabilitation services for all adults and adolescents who have a diagnosed intellectual disability and have committed often serious offences. Our clients are usually those who have been referred to us who have been convicted or found unfit to stand trial.
We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide high-quality service in the assessment and treatment of clients with an intellectual disability, behavioural needs and complex offending.

• Working in an emotionally challenging and changing environment.
• Responding to changing demands/priorities/workloads at short notice.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Showing patience and compassion to distressed people