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Clinical Psychologist job in New Zealand

Position: Clinical Psychologist
Industry: Health
Service: Alcohol & Drug Services
Contract: Permanent Full Time
Location: New Zealand
Job #: 37

Alcohol and drug services provide counselling, group work and specialist services to those wanting to address an alcohol or drug related issue. The aim is to reduce the harm that drinking or other drug taking is causing.  A range of interventions are offered including assessment, counselling, information and therapeutic groups, support and consultation in a culturally appropriate way.  Service delivery may include inpatient settings, intensive outpatient treatment, walk-in clinics and home based treatment teams as well as specific  culturally focused services e.g.,  for Maori, Pasifica and GLBTI communities. 

Psychologists provide comprehensive assessments, clinical management and ongoing therapeutic interventions. The role requires a good deal of collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams and the provision of psychological consultation. Supervision, training, contributing to research, teaching, leadership and service development may also be part of these roles. 

To be considered you will need to:

  • be a fully qualified  psychologist. 
  • be able to work therapeutically with people with substance misuse issues. 
  • have knowledge and experience in harm reduction principles .
  • be able to complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including testing.
  • have clinical case management experience.
  • be able to provide psychological consultation.
  • the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals as part of a MDT.
  • be an effective verbal communicator with strong relationship management skills.
  • have a driver's license.

If interested then apply in order to have your CV evaluated. You don't have to be currently job seeker to apply your interest.
 
Suitably matched applicants will receive information about the role, the employer and the locations, an estimate of likely salary and details of any relocation assistance.

Shortlisted psychologists will receive guidance in making applications and interview preparation. Job alerts will then be forwarded as roles become available.

Expressions of interest are encouraged from both local and overseas psychologists.  New Zealand immigration visas would be available for qualifying overseas candidates and their families.

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Case Study

Natalie is a clinical psychologist recruited from the UK. This is what she had to say.

Job hunting from halfway around the world proved no barrier. After two years working in forensic mental health services in the UK, she says New Zealand sounded like an ideal change.

"I wanted to move away from the hectic London lifestyle but was not yet ready to move home to Ireland. I applied for the job in Wellington before moving and was pleasantly surprised at how easy the process was. I was interviewed over the phone, then it was relatively straightforward to obtain visas and to register as a clinical psychologist in New Zealand,"

Natalie says her favourite part of the job is working therapeutically with a complex group of people. "I love the diversity of the role. I work with individuals in prison and the community; I have the opportunity to complete assessments, provide interventions, work on research projects, and supervise others."

Empathy, understanding and analytical skills are vital, along with the ability to step back and make clear decisions about how best to help each individual. "Working therapeutically with offenders requires patience, tolerance and a willingness to work with the person at their level and their pace."

My employer welcomes psychologists with clinical or forensic backgrounds and provides excellent working conditions and a clear career structure. "It is a progressive organisation that respects its psychologists. There's a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and psychologists play a key role in this," says Natalie.

As for her new home: "New Zealand is an easy place to move to and a great place to live, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. It's every bit as beautiful as it is made out to be."