Part Time 0.6FTE, Permanent

Remuneration as per APEX Psychologist MECA guidelines 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Middlemore is one of the larger hospitals operated by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. We offer secondary-level (hospital and specialist) care and a selected range of community and domiciliary services for the population of Counties Manukau - the area that stretches from Otahuhu to Port Waikato.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking a Maternal Mental Health part time Clinical or General Psychologist to join our Perinatal Mental Health Services, working in the vibrant and culturally diverse community of South Auckland. We are based at Springs Road site in East Tamaki. The teams provide clinic and community-based services for families in the Counties Manukau district area.

Our perinatal services include Maternal Mental Health, and Whakatupu Ora (Infant Mental Health) services. These teams are aligned, allowing for consultation and joint work from both an Adult and Infant Mental Health perspective.

Maternal Mental Health is a multi-disciplinary specialist team providing assessment and treatment to women and their whanau in pregnancy and up to 12-months post-partum. 

You will be engaged in core clinical activities such as treatment planning and the development of recovery-oriented interventions that are culturally relevant to our service users and their families/whaanau. You will have a focus on early intervention, experience in working with family/whanau and excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with a wide range of services and professionals on intervention plans.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• NZPB registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in Mental Health preferred
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full, clean driver’s licence
• Ability to work in a diverse community

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we can offer you:

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• Professional development sessions
• Generous study allowance on top of mandatory training
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com. To view the job description, please click here.  If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or via email amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH202414163

Applications Close: 15 October 2024