Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Explore a rewarding career opportunity with the Kari Centre, a vibrant and dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health outpatient service situated in central Auckland. We are renowned for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous training, creating an environment dedicated to fostering career growth.
We are seeking a psychologist to be part of the Neurodevelopmental Team at the Kari Centre. As part of our Neurodevelopmental Team, you will play a pivotal role in providing diagnostic assessments and developing plans for children and adolescents presenting with complex neurodevelopmental conditions alongside mental health concerns. Conditions may include ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and occasionally Intellectual Disability. Joining a well-established and highly respected team, you will contribute significantly to the well-being and outcomes of tangata whaiora, with the added opportunity to offer therapeutic interventions for secondary mental health concerns if desired. You may be required to support other parts of the service as needed at times also.
Our assessment processes follow a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, collaborating with Paediatricians, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Social Workers. Your responsibilities encompass not only assessments but also delivering constructive feedback and recommendations to whānau, rangatahi, and professionals. Additionally, you will facilitate onward referrals to other experts and community agencies, overseeing applications for carer support and other entitlements.
At the Kari Centre, we are committed to the continuous development of our dedicated staff and aim to have monthly trainings within the neurodevelopmental team.
Join us in creating a positive impact on the lives of neurodiverse tamariki, rangatahi, and their whanau.
For further details, please refer to the position description here
We seek applicants with previous experience of working within a CAMHS setting and have undertaken neurodevelopmental assessments, or applicants who are emerging practitioners with child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity as professional focus.
We will consider applications from a psychologist who holds professional registration with the respective boards and with a current Annual Practising certificate.
For more information about this role please contact Bianca Woodard- Clinical Team Leader at bwoodard@adhb.govt.nz
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai.
For more information on what we offer, please click here
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. Please also indicate your work hours preference - Full time or Part time
If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Reshma Amin, Recruitment Consultant at ReshmaA@adhb.govt.nz
| Reference | ADHB20065A |
|---|---|
| Posted on | 10/04/2024 |
| Closes on | 10/05/2024 |
| Location | Auckland Central |
| Expertise | Psychologist |
| This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts | |
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Te Toka Tumai | Auckland is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values and embraces the diverse population we serve. We welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religion.
