Clinical Psychologist (Whanganui Forensic Team)

Location & Contract Location: Whanganui Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week) Overview Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re 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. You will be part of a supportive, experienced and 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, HawkesBay, 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. Responsibilities Undertake psychological assessments and interventions with clients in a forensic setting. Liaise and work with a multi‑disciplinary team. Write psychological reports to the court. Provide consult‑liaison to other services. Team, Service, and Location TeKorowaiWhariki (TKW) is an operational group of regional and national services with staff based in various locations in the Central Region, from Gisborne to Whanganui through to Wellington. TKW services are both inpatient and community based. The regional arm includes the Central Regional Forensic Mental Health Service which operates at the interface between Mental Health Services and the Justice System, working within prisons, courts, community, and inpatient settings. 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 consultancy to other services and support for the functioning and development of their teams and the organisation as a whole. Good supervision will be provided both individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team review meetings. Qualifications Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Registered with the NewZealand Psychologist Board and holding a current annual practising certificate. Previous experience with forensic, correctional, or other high‑risk high‑needs clients is an advantage. Equal Opportunity Employer Health NewZealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro‑equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr