Clinical Psychologist - Child Development Service

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.4 FTE 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The clinical psychologist works as a member of the team, providing a comprehensive developmental assessment for children aged 6-16 years . The position involves working in an outpatient capacity both within the hospital and in the community liaising with parents, preschools, schools and appropriate Community Agencies. The psychologist also works collaboratively with other members of the team in facilitating groups.

About the Team/Service 

Clients accessing the service are: Children and young people (0 to 16) who have been identified as having a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or a combination of these, which is likely to continue for a minimum of six months, children who are at risk of developing such a disability or have developmental delay, intellectual disability and children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder and whanau, families, caregivers and advocates of these children.

About you 

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:

• Masters degree in Psychology and Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
• Registered with New Zealand Psychologists Board with current annual practicing certificate
• Experience in working with children and their families essential
• Preferred minimum of 2 years clinical practice in Child Mental Health , Child Disability or related areas
• Some knowledge, clinical experience and skills with developmental delay/child disability and some experience working with children
• and adolescents
• Some knowledge, experience and skills in use of psychometrics (e.g. WPPSI,WISCV,WIAT,ABAS)
• Ability to interpret and formulate clinical findings and make practical recommendations about treatment and skill building
• Ability to work autonomously and as member of the interdisciplinary team

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 5 January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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