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.

Shortlisting Criteria