CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Summary about this job

Detail information about job CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST. Terms and conditions vacancy

• National and International Professional Development
• Work in a specialist multi-disciplinary team in a person centered organisation
• Induction and supervision

About the business

Koru – Specialist Services is a specialist FASD, Psychological and Educational practice that serves at risk children and adults. Koru provides screening, diagnostic assessment, prevention and training for individuals, schools, and organisations. Our team offers evidence based, child-centred, family-focused and culturally appropriate services. We are dedicated to hope, healing and growth of the clients we serve. Koru has a culture of high performance, learning, best practice and clinical excellence.

We are a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively with a range of professionals from governmental and non-governmental organisations. A collaborative approach is taken to include input from all staff and our organisation endeavours to make each employee feel like a valued member of the team. 

Koru - Specialist Services is not your traditional private practice and promise you the opportunity to grow.

About the role

We are seeking a registered Clinical Psychologist/ Psychologist, who is dedicated to provide high quality professional psychological services to a diverse client group. A flexible, innovative and dynamic approach is essential in this fast pace environment. Ideally you will have experience with a broad range of conditions and assessments including:

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Trauma and attachment
• Administration, interpretation and reporting of psychometric assessments

Responsibilities:

• Liaison with multi-disciplinary team
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, case formulation and therapeutic interventions employing principles of evidence based practice and person-centred approaches
• Design, deliver and evaluate personalised treatment plans and programmes
• Administration, interpretation and reporting of a range of psychometric assessments
• Deliver training and professional development programmes
• An interest in developing a FASD specialisation

If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join Koru's multi-disciplinary team! This is an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge and awareness of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect New Zealand people in today's society, to make a real difference in the community.

Based on the North Shore in our Rosedale office, but we deliver services across the North and South Islands of New Zealand and extensive travel may be required. You will report to the Clinical Director in our Specialist Team.

Benefits and perks

• National and international professional development 
• A competitive remuneration package
• Supportive environment
• Diversity of work
• Supervision and mentoring 
• Opportunity to work in various settings
• Access to paper and electronic battery of assessments
• Access to a fleet vehicle
• iPhone and laptop/ ideapad

Skills and experience

• Passion, respect and integrity
• Genuine interest in providing clinical services to assist some of the most vulnerable members of the community
• Full registration as a clinical psychologist/psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board
• Current drivers Licence and ability to travel for work
• FASD interest and knowledge is highly desirable
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organisation and time management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience

Apply now. A criminal history check will be conducted on the recommended persons for these positions.

Submit your resume and cover letter to Dr Elda Botes, Clinical Director at [email protected] before 30 August 2018.