Clinical Psychologist For Regional Adult Forensic Service

Location: Porirua Contract: Permanent, Full Time and Part Time available. 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 are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with a sound knowledge of best-practice psychological theories and treatment approaches to work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties within a forensic context. While not essential, previous experience with forensic, correctional, or other high risk-high needs clients would be an advantage. You will be part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team that provides specialist care to forensic clients in hospital, prison and in the community. As part of a regional service (covering Wellington, Manawatu, Whanganui, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Tairawhiti), you will also have the opportunity to be involved in wider service and local team development activities suitable to your skill‑set and level of experience. Salary range is $83,708 - $112,058 depending on experience. About the Team / Service / Location Te Korowai Whariki (TKW) is an operational group of regional and national services that has staff based in various locations in the Central Region, from Gisborne to Wanganui through to Wellington. TKW services are both inpatient and community based. TKW consists primarily of two arms – Central Regional Services and the Intellectual Disability (ID) Services. The regional arm of TKW includes the Central Regional Forensic Mental Health Service which operates at the interface between Mental Health Services and the Justice System and works within the following settings – prisons, courts, community, and inpatient. The Service offers assessment and rehabilitation services to defendants charged with criminal offences and offenders who have psychiatric illness. About You The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of mental health and addiction and the impact of these issues on clients, their whanau and the community. The work also includes some consultancy to other services and support for functioning and development of their teams and the organisation as a whole. Good supervision will be provided both on an individual basis and as part of the multidisciplinary team review meetings. You must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. You must be registered with the NZ Psychologist Board and have a current annual practising certificate. Duties Undertaking psychological assessments and interventions with clients in a forensic setting. Liaising and working with multidisciplinary team. Writing psychological #J-18808-Ljbffr