Therapist/Psychologist Community Mental Health And Addictions Services

The remuneration range for this role is $77,087 - $110,210 and is covered by the collective agreement: ALLIED, PUBLIC HEALTH, SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT EXPIRES 30 JUNE 2025

Position Description | Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist

• Tairāwhiti, Gisborne
• Monday - Friday
• Permanent / Part – time

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

This position is Monday to Friday part time working hours that suit Family/whanau life! You will be part of an enthusiastic and caring team where we provide ongoing assessments and treatment to enable recovery for whanau experiencing Mental Health and Addiction issues.

You will have opportunities to extend your mental health knowledge and be a champion to improving shared understanding of mental health with a valued input into shaping the service.

Tairāwhiti/Gisborne is a close community with a great work life balance. If beautiful beaches, nature walks and an outdoor lifestyle with a relaxed vibe is what you are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

We can offer attractive remuneration packages and flexible hours.

If you have any enquiries please contact Cilla Allen 021 241 3811

About you

• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth (mandatory)
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings. (mandatory)
• Registered Psychologist or Psychotherapist
• Hold a Masters degree in Psychology or Psychotherapy and or working towards a degree in Clinical Psychology with current practising certificate

Working for 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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if 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 the ad, 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 your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cilla Allen at Cilla.Allen@tdh.org.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.