Full Time

Permanent

Remuneration as per MECA guidelines

Flexible working, including working from home
Commitment to professional development
Supportive team environment
 

We are seeking a skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team to provide specialist clinical psychology assessment and support for children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities or developmental delays, under the care of the outpatient based Kidz First Developmental Disability Service.

This role will involve completing cognitive and applied neuropsychological assessments for school age children presenting with possible neurodevelopmental or behavioural conditions where the assessment will contribute significantly to the clarification of diagnosis and clinical care of the child. It will also contribute to recommendations and planning for the future and help with access to Carer Support, NASC and DSS funded supports and services for children already under our care. Assessment work will include written report with recommendations and feedback to family/ whanau, child or young person, and schools and support agencies as appropriate.

Essential:

Doctoral or Master’s degree  in Psychology with Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, or overseas equivalent

Registration as a Psychologist with a Clinical Scope of practice with the NZ Psychology Board

Minimum of 12 months practical experience in clinical Psychology in an appropriate child focussed team

Evidence of continuing professional development

Desired:

Previous experience within a paediatric hospital or community child health/child development/child mental health setting

If you are passionate about children and their families, enjoy working as part of a team and have a demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse families then we want to hear from you.

Please apply online by clicking on the ”Apply Now” button.

If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre at 092760044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz

Applications Close: 16 March 2022
Job Number: CMH06843

Our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our patients and our people.  We have strict Health & Safety measures to keep our people safe. All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.