Psychology Internship or Placement (Forensic Rehabilitation) - Auckland

at  IHC New Zealand

• Fixed term for 12 months
• 80 hours per fortnight (part time hours may be considered)
• Locations: Porirua, Wellington or Henderson, Auckland
• Psychology internship opportunities also available in our Residential Support services, flexible location within New Zealand. You can find this advertised separately on our careers website https://careers.ihc.org.nz/search
  Starting a career in psychology can be challenging, but IDEA Services offers a unique opportunity to gain supervised experience in forensic rehabilitation or residential support. Join us for a 12-month placement where you’ll develop your clinical skills and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex needs.

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. We are New Zealand’s largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC’s utter commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.
The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.
Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:

Our RIDSAS services are contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide rehabilitation services to people with high and complex needs, who have had contact with the justice system. Our approach includes translating therapeutic processes into practice and seeking out rehabilitation opportunities while managing any risks associated with rehabilitation.
Over the course of a 12-month fixed term contract you will gain exposure to working in the disability sector with a wide range of clients from different backgrounds, ethnicities and diagnosed syndromes. You will be providing high quality clinical support to people throughout their rehabilitation journey.

This will include:

• Assessing clients (under clinical supervision / managerial discretion) to identify the client’s risks, needs and goals.
• Developing and implementing focused pieces of work to address specific behaviours / needs as directed.
• Monitoring and evaluating these interventions to ensure they are effectively meeting clients’ goals and promoting their well-being.