Psychologist - Child, Adolescent and Family Service

Psychologist - Child, Adolescent and Family ServiceSouthland Hospital - Invercargill, Southland Salary - $87,000 - $123,000 + KiwisaverFull-time permanent vacancy Fantastic outdoor lifestyle on your doorstep!No traffic jams, an easy commute to work & free parking!Work as part of an integrated team to provide mental health supportIf you love to help people on their mental health journey, but wish your own lifestyle left you with more for yourself, today's your lucky day. About the Team The team environment, with ready access to other mental health professionals, means that you truly can put the patient and their needs at the centre of everything you do. You'll work closely with patients, their families, and other members of the team to provide assessments and treatment plans that support their recovery. We offer you a warm, pleasant working environment in a modern low-rise building, very good resources and the opportunity to work and develop professionally within a progressive and friendly team that is well supported by management. About You We are looking for an experienced Psychologist to join our multi-disciplinary team on a permanent basis. You would be working with children and young people (and their families and caregivers) to provide a wide range of psychological services.Candidates should be knowledgeable andexperienced in the child and adolescent mental healthfield and be able to demonstrate excellent assessment (including risk assessment), formulation, and treatment planning and therapy skills. You should be a confident and effective communicator, truly passionate about your work and hold an unwavering belief in people's recovery.To be considered youmustbe registered with the NZ Psychologists Boardand hold a current Annual Practising Certificate. A current NZ drivers' licence will also be required. The Location Life is kind in Invercargill. If it's the city life you crave, you'll find it here, there is also beautiful scenery and loads of attractions right on your doorstep. Boasting a lively restaurant and café scene, not to mention world class local attractions like Bill Richardson Transport World and Motorcycle Mecca. The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education. Whether it's surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; there's literally something for everyone.It's all here waiting - the opportunity to create a fantastic work/life balance is within your reach. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 23 August 2026. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr