Clinical Psychologist - CAF Access Team

0.5FTE Permanentopportunity for a NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist (either Child andFamily or Clinical) Current AnnualPractising Certificate (APC) and experience working within a mental healthsetting are essential Ability to work bothautonomously and collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the role The Child, Adolescent and Family(CAF) Access Team receives enquiries and referrals for CAF Specialist MentalHealth Services. The team provides emergency assessment and short-termfollow-up for Tangata Whaiora (young people) experiencing acute mental healthconcerns. This position primarily focuseson supporting Tangata Whaiora who meet the criteria for CAF outpatientfollow-up and would benefit from short-term intervention to support theirreturn to primary care. The role has been established to enhance and expand briefintervention services for young people and their family/whānau. You will work withinafat‑paced, dynamic team that delivers high-quality, evidence-based, andperson-centred care. As part o the CAF Access Team, you will receive acomprehensive orientation programme and ongoing support to help you succeed inthe role. We are seeking a clinician who works well under pressure,communicates effectively, and demonstrates strong clinical skills andexperience. Based at Hillmorton Hospital, weare a small but growing multidisciplinary team that works closely together.Your role will include participating in multidisciplinary team meetings,conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, and providing short-termevidence-based interventions. The aim is to support Tangata Whaiora as theytransition either into ongoing specialist care or back to community-basedtreatment providers. This is a permanent 0.5FTEposition. The team works Monday to Friday during business hours; however,specific hours may be negotiated with the successful candidate. About You In this role, you will be responsible for: Providing comprehensivepsychological assessments for Tangata Whaiora and family/whānauexperiencing acute mental health concerns. Delivering short term,evidence-based, intervention for Tangata Whaiora, family/whanau,colleagues, and external agencies. Contributing apsychological perspective with the multi-disciplinary team. Working collaboratively with internal and externalstakeholders to achieve positive health outcomes for Tangata Whaiora andtheir whānau. Skills and experience Excellent communicationskills and the ability to work collaboratively with Tangata Whaiora,family/whanau, colleagues, and external agencies. At least 2 years mentalhealth experience (preferred). Experience workingwithin a Child and Adolescent mental health setting, with a soundunderstanding of child and adolescent development. Experience delivering evidence-based therapeuticinterventions, ideally with children, young people, and theirfamily/whānau. Registration with theNew Zealand Psychologists Board as a Clinical Psychologist or RegisteredPsychologist (Child and Family) and a current Annual PracticingCertificate. A current New Zealanddriver’s license, as travel is required for this position. Please ensure you include a covering letter to highlight your relevant skillsetand experience. About Us Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinaryteam that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed toworking and partnering with tāngata  whaiora and their whānau. Constantlystriving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive andempowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve theirpersonal goals and aspirations. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community . We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr