Psychologist - New Zealand

SUMMARY:
Psychologist - New Zealand

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Psychologist

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New Zealand

Relocate to New Zealand

Role Overview:

Seeking qualified and experienced Psychologists to join a dynamic health services team. This role provides high-quality psychological services, including assessment, treatment planning, and interventions to support individuals experiencing psychological challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery

• Deliver personalised psychological interventions and rehabilitation solutions.
  
• Assess individuals and develop treatment plans using evidence-based clinical reasoning.
• Prepare accurate and high-quality clinical documentation, reports, and communications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and inter-disciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure services meet professional standards, contractual timeframes, and consent requirements.
• Provide services in clinics, workplaces, homes, or community settings.
• Supervise and support the development of new graduates or interns where applicable.

• Maintain accurate diaries, recording both client and non-client related activities.
• Ensure appointments, workloads, and administrative tasks are accurately reflected for reporting purposes.
• Prioritise tasks to maximise service outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Promote services and identify solutions to meet stakeholder needs.
• Communicate clearly with funding agencies and other stakeholders regarding assessments and recommendations.

Continuing Professional Development

• Maintain registration, APC, and CPD requirements with relevant professional bodies.
• Participate in supervision, training, peer review, and skills development initiatives.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices to meet a range of client needs.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Psychologists:

• Manage referrals and work across multiple domains, including trauma, pain, neuropsychology, paediatrics, and more.
• Triage referrals and allocate cases as required.
• Provide guidance or supervision for complex assessments and specialist contracts.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, service improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.
• May have direct reports and contribute to staff development.

People Management (if applicable):

• Lead and manage teams in line with organizational policies and expected standards of behaviour.
• Promote a positive, productive, and safe team culture.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and accountability for team outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

All Psychologists:

• MA/MSc/PG Dip/DClin or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists’ Board and current APC.
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, NZ Psychological Society).
• Knowledge of rehabilitation processes, policy, and operational guidelines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and intermediate to advanced computing skills.
• Current driver license if applicable

Senior PsychologistS:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience.

Neuropsychologist:

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience within rehabilitation, including at least 2 years in neuropsychology.
• Completion of relevant graduate or postgraduate training in clinical neuropsychology.

Benefits:

• Relocation allowance: NZD $1,000 – $5,000 (covers eligible travel, accommodation, and related costs).
• Professional development and study budgets.
• Well-being initiatives, including annual eye exams, flu vaccinations, and access to Employee Assistance Programs.
• Supportive team culture with social events, treats, and recognition awards.

Salary open to discussion for high-value candidates based on experience and business needs.