Clinical Psychologist - (Micamhas)

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District

• Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Service (MICAMHAS)

• Parental leave cover until September 2025, 24 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you a passionate, experienced Clinical Psychologist ready for your next challenge? At Stanford House, we're known for doing things differently – we're progressive, creative, and innovative in the way we support forensic mental health and addiction recovery. As part of the Central Regional Forensic Mental Health and Addiction Service, we're proud to offer a multidisciplinary, recovery-focused environment that truly makes a difference.

We're on the lookout for someone who is team-oriented, values best practice, and is excited about working in a dynamic rehabilitation setting. In this role, you'll provide high-quality, evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for adult inpatients, all while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

In return, we'll make sure you feel well supported with a thorough and welcoming orientation. You'll also have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities, along with the chance to grow your career in a service that values innovation and collaboration.

If you're committed to delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact – we'd love to hear from you.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Stanford House is a specialist inpatient service providing care and support for adults experiencing significant disruptions to their mental health within a forensic context. Our focus is on recovery, and we're proud to work in partnership with the people we support, their whānau, and wider networks to achieve meaningful outcomes. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, grounded in the values of the Let's Get Real framework. We recognise that every individual's journey is unique, and we strive to create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment that supports people to build the skills and confidence needed for their next steps in recovery.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here

About you

To apply for this position, you must be a registered clinical psychologist who has completed a post graduate diploma in clinical psychology (or equivalent) and a master's or doctoral level degree in psychology and have a current practising certificate (New Zealand), a current full driver's license and the ability to participate in the management of aggression.

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following attributes and skills:

• The ability to establish sound, trusting, therapeutic relationships with people

• A sound level of computer literacy

• The desire to actively engage in professional development and ongoing training

• A Police Clearance

• A current New Zealand drivers' licence

• Be able to demonstrate registration with the New Zealand Psychology Board

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey at stacey.howes@wdhb.org.nz

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