Community Mental Health and Addictions Services, Kaikohe (1.0 FTE, permanent)

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional Clinical Psychologist who has experience in mental health and addiction, as well as experience or understanding of our Te Tai Tokerau population. Join our supportive team to provide clinical leadership and develop your career. Your high standard of clinical practice and expertise and understanding of psychosocial and cultural issues will support the wellbeing of tāngata whaiora within the context of their whānau through the provision of psychological assessment, intervention and consultation/supervision. 

This is a clinical role so you will have current New Zealand registration as a Psychologist, a full drivers licence, as some travel throughout the region is required, and an understanding of embedding Te Ao Māori in everyday practice.

About the Role

The community mental health service provides community based assessment and treatment services to people, including those presenting with alcohol and drug issues, through both community follow-up and outpatient clinics. This service also provides the crisis response for mental health, dual diagnosis and clinical rehabilitation.

Based in our Kaikohe office, this role serves the mid North region. It is a permanent 40 hour per week role, however flexible arrangements may be possible for the right candidate.  Working with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team who place great value on putting people first, you will have the standard of clinical practice and expertise necessary to effectively provide for tāngata whaiora and whānau needs within the service here in Northland.

Relocation assistance many be available for the right candidate.

Our people live our Values:

Tāngata i te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Te Hiranga Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH22-386