Psychologist Whaikaha - Intellectual Disability

Psychologist Whaikaha - Intellectual Disability at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

• Permanent opportunity available up to full-time
• Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with a current APC
  

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Aboutthe Role

The WhaikahaUnit is a 4-bed in-patient Intellectual Disability (ID) unit at HillmortonHospital. We provide specific regional clinical assessment and treatment to ourtāngata whaiora who present with challenging behaviour and, if subject to theIntellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act (IDCC& R Act2003), will have forensic considerations in their support plans.

Our aim is toenable our staff to make a real difference in the lives of people across theSouth Island. The work is fast paced, varied and valued with the opportunity tocontribute meaningfully to the development of a model of care and building anew high care unit within our current facilities. We are committed to becominga centre for excellence for ID services.

This role isfor a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with ID tāngata whaiora andin Mental health and/or forensic services. We also welcome applications fromClinical Psychologists who are interested in a career in IntellectualDisability.

Aboutyou

In this role you will play several important functions. Yourprofessional expertise will be utilised to guide through risk assessments,diagnoses, and to critically deliver various interventions to an intricate butfascinating group of adult patients -to support those individuals tobuild a meaningful life

Your professionalism and dedication to providing high-qualitypatient care will ensure your success in this role, and your communication andtime management skills will enable you to function well as a member of thelarger multidisciplinary team.

We aim to be a leader in New Zealand for the delivery ofintellectual disability inpatient services. We have career opportunities forapplicants keen to work in an innovative and best-practice environment.

Please include a cover letter in your application.

• You mustbe a clinical psychologist who is registered in this scope with the New ZealandPsychologists Board. With recent, relevant, experience in a intellectualdisability context is crucial, and expertise in intellectual disability andPositive Behaviour Support is desirable.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or acommitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning andgrowth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to TeTiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori andKaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
  

Workingfor Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Orais - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcarefor the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZfocuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when theydo their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole systemto reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Ourcommitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• Wewant to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on boardif you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life,not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in thead, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha(volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in yourcover letter.
• Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities.

Howto Apply

Toview the position description and/or apply for the role please click - applynow. - All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal.If youhave any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at .

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury

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