Job Opportunities in New Zealand
October 22, 2024
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Dunedin
OTHER & FULL TIME
Clinical Psychologist - Forensic
Forensic Service, Wakari Hospital
The Regional Forensic Mental Health Service (RFMHS) provides forensic mental health input across Otago and Southland and includes a 15-bed medium secure inpatient ward 9A in Dunedin, forensic community teams and regional prison and court liaison services. Ward 9A has a strong emphasis on linking people with family/whānau and support persons and reintegration into the wider community.
Mōu ake - About you
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role belongs to the DHBs/APEX Psychologists Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (June 2023 - June 2025) and falls between Step 1 ($85,000 p.a) and Step 10 ($130,000 p.a pro-rata).
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 22 November 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, James.Boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz
All conversations will be confidential in nature.
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
- Salary band - $85,000 - $130,000 p.a pro rata, Kiwisaver and free onsite parking
- Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
- Competitive salary and discounted health insurance
- Join our organisation as we go through an exciting time of change!
The Regional Forensic Mental Health Service (RFMHS) provides forensic mental health input across Otago and Southland and includes a 15-bed medium secure inpatient ward 9A in Dunedin, forensic community teams and regional prison and court liaison services. Ward 9A has a strong emphasis on linking people with family/whānau and support persons and reintegration into the wider community.
- Focus on rehabilitation to assist patients with complex needs to reintegrate back to the community
- Participate in individual and group therapies and contribute actively to the multi-disciplinary team
- Assist with court processes and violence risk assessment and treatment
- Ensure the continued wellbeing of consumers/tangata whaiora alongside other clinical psychologists to facilitate both inpatient and outpatient care
- Professional development in psychological input into the care of mentally disordered prisoners, completion of court-ordered health assessor report and community follow up for consumers/tangata whaiora who have successfully re-established their lives in the community
Mōu ake - About you
- Must be a Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychologist's Board of New Zealand and hold a current APC
- Motivated team player with exceptional communication, group facilitation, and time management skills
- Be passionate about and have a natural empathy for supporting people with mental illness
- Proven competence, knowledge, and skills in clinical psychology with a strong knowledge of relevant and appropriate psychological assessments and evidenced based interventions
- Thrive in a busy and diverse working environment, with the ability to work well in stressful situations
- Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
- Continuous support for career development
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
- Free on-site parking
- Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role belongs to the DHBs/APEX Psychologists Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (June 2023 - June 2025) and falls between Step 1 ($85,000 p.a) and Step 10 ($130,000 p.a pro-rata).
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 22 November 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, James.Boyd@southerndhb.govt.nz
All conversations will be confidential in nature.
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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