Clinical Psychologist (School Based Health Service/ Therapy Centre)

Clinical Psychologist (School Based Health Service / Therapy Centre) About ProCareWelcome to ProCare, New Zealand's largest and most diverse network of healthcare professionals, with a local and personal approach to delivering world-leading health services. Our network includes more than 170 practices across the wider Auckland and Northland region providing care to more than 850,000 enrolled patients, within which is one of the largest Maori enrolled populations in Auckland and the largest Pacific and Asian enrolled populations in the country.ProCare Fresh Minds leads some of the most innovative interventions to support people to improve their mental wellbeing and resolve challenges. Our service sees a wide range of individuals and whanau of all ages and backgrounds, providing incredibly diverse and rewarding caseloads to our large team of practitioners.Committed to reducing inequities at ProCare Fresh Minds, we are passionate about working with our clients to ensure they have the tools needed to navigate their own journey in the best way possible.The opportunity : Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?ProCare Fresh Minds provides Psychologists to a small number of schools in the Health New Zealand Auckland district as part of a programme aiming to change the trajectory of young people who are often experiencing disparities in health and mental health outcomes.Our school-based psychologists are part of the Fresh Minds wider team, with an Ellerslie base. During the school term, you operate out of School Health Centres alongside other health professionals including registered nurses and GPs. This role will be working at schools part-time and can also add working in the Therapy Centres team which is based at Ellerslie, Rosedale, and Manukau.You will work alongside a vibrant group of ProCare Fresh Minds psychologists, delivering interventions to young people, working collaboratively with the school-based health team, and providing case consultation with school and health centre staff. There are also significant opportunities for innovation, including the development and facilitation of youth-appropriate group and webinar programmes within a school setting.Key Skills : A registered clinical psychologist with a current practicing certificate.Comprehensive clinical experience in modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, DBT, and / or FACT.Experience working within a mental health setting (primary or secondary) undertaking contextual assessments, child, youth, and family-focused interventions , and providing talking therapies.Training and support are provided for early career psychologists and for psychologists planning to return to the workforce.A passion for working with people from all walks of life in a brief intervention primary mental health context.You will be flexible, a self-starter, and able to work autonomously and as part of a team.The Fresh Minds Centres see individuals and families across the age range and offer a range of interventions, including brief interventions, tele-therapy, 'live' interactive webinars, parenting programmes, Mindfulness, and other groups.Benefits : Working with some of the best clinicians in the country, delivering best practice care whilst enjoying a highly engaging and positive working environment.Competitive remuneration.Comprehensive health insurance cover, wellness programmes, gym, and retail discounts.Dedicated training and supervision allowance.Professional indemnity insurance, APC reimbursement, and in-house staff training.How to apply?If this sounds like something you are looking for and would like to start 2025 in a new role, please hit the "apply" button and complete the registration process via the link. If you would like to find out more, reach out to Lee at lee.jatho@procare.co.nz . Only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for the selection process; you will need to be a Citizen or Resident.Please no agency enquiries!ProCare is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, backgrounds, and experiences.Please note that ProCare offices are closed from Monday, December 23rd, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of January 2025. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Festive Season and New Year!#J-18808-Ljbffr