Clinical Psychologist
Our Cancer Psychological and Social Work Support team at Southland Hospital is looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Southern District Health Board
Location: Southland
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +64-6-856-8077
Fax: +64-6-799-6336
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Detail information about job Clinical Psychologist. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Be part of, and able to shape a new initiative
- Free car parking on-site
- Part-time position (0.5FTE)
Southland Hospital
- Be part of, and able to shape a new initiative
- Free car parking on-site
- Part-time position (0.5FTE)
Our Cancer Psychological and Social Work Support team at Southland Hospital is looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team to provide a wide range of psychological services.
This role is part of a new initiative to improve access to psychological and social support services for adults with cancer. It is a rare and very exciting opportunity to be part of the team that develops and sets up the Psychological and Social Support team as per MOH specifications, and the guidelines, goals and philosophies of the Southern Cancer Network.
You will work closely with our clients, their family and whanau, providing advanced level assessment, intervention and evaluation of their health related difficulties, as well as provide clinical leadership for other staff in the region. As part of the role you will also work closely with other health professionals, organisations and stakeholders, including primary care practitioners and non-government organisations who have a supportive care function locally and regionally.
Candidates should be knowledgeable and experienced in working with complex needs clients and able to demonstrate excellent assessment, formulation, treatment planning and therapy skills. You will be a confident and effective communicator, bring a flexible approach with excellent organisational skills, be passionate about your work and hold an unwavering belief in people’s resilience in the face of an often unfavourable life crisis. You will be a strong supportive team player and proactive in the multi-disciplinary team. You will also be required to travel to provide psychological practice in the wider region.
Ideally you will hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D., along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology. You will be registered in the Clinical Psychologist Scope of Practice with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, as well as holding a current APC.
Closing date: Sunday, 29th July 2018.
For further information please contact Jayne Jepson,
Recruitment Manager, phone 03 470 9603 or
email: [email protected]
Or contact
Malgosia Szukiel, Psychologist, Oncology/Haematology Outpatient Service, phone 04 470 9965 or
email: [email protected]
To Apply:
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: www.southerndhb.govt.nz/careers/