Clinical Psychologist for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Clinical Psychologist for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) North Island - Wellington - Porirua, North Island Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role A Child and Adolescent MentalHealth Services (CAMHS) Psychologist spends their day supporting young peopleexperiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, and/or mental healthdifficulties. Their work allows them to meet with children, teenagers, andtheir families in ways that works for them and create therapy sessions thathelp young people and their families to manage their mental health challenges. Familywork, groups and/or play-based interventions may also become part of yourtherapeutic tool kit. You will also get to collaborate with the MDT andschools/NGOs to coordinate care plans tailored to each young person's needs. Although the work can be emotionally demanding, CAMHS psychologists findit deeply rewarding to help young people and their families build resilience,improve coping skills, and achieve better mental health outcomes duringcritical stages of development. About theTeam/Service/ Location CAMHS team will give you the opportunity to provide specialistassessment and therapeutic support for tamariki and rangatahi experiencingmoderate to severe mental health difficulties, working closely with whānau,schools, and community services to deliver holistic and culturally responsivecare. CAMHS Teams are grounded in values of partnership, equity, whānau-centredcare, and excellence, with a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi andculturally responsive practice. So why come work for the Porirua CAMHSTeam? The non-clinical things thatpeople think about; close to shops, parking and public transport. The clinicalthings, we work well as a team, so there is a strong collaborative teamenvironment, opportunities for co-work, training opportunities. If you are thesuccessful applicant, we will provide space to grow, develop your clinicalstrengths and interest while doing a good job. About you A postgradqualification in Clinical Psychology or Child and Family Psychology. Registration (oreligibility for registration) with the NZ Psychologists Board and a currentAnnual Practising Certificate. Experienceworking with children, adolescents and families desirable but not essential. Ability toorganise your time, know child development and how cultural world views canaffect mental health perspective and interventions. Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr