Clinical Psychologist – Knowledgeable of Maori Culture and Customs AR-038
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Clinical Psychologist – Knowledgeable of Maori Culture and Customs AR-038
Job Posting Number AR-038
Job Title: Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
Open to: Clinical Psychologists who have knowledge of Maaori Culture and Surrounding Principles
Location: East Tamaki, Auckland
Job Type: Permanent, Direct Hire
Salary: DOE/DOQ
Start Date: Within 90 days after offer
Work Status: Must have NZ work authorisation
Introduction:
This is a specialist mental health service with a MDT that strives to honour cultural and clinical considerations when engaging with the whanau. They provide assessments, interventions and treatments for young people who present with serious emotional, social and/or behavioural problems. They hold clinics on-site where clients are seen in their homes, at school and/or in the community. Some clients will be seen in the clinic and not in their homes. This role can be quite challenging and requires a really good understanding of Maui culture, the principles which underlie the Waitangi Treaty and Te Whare Tapa Wha, ie physical health, spiritual health, family health and mental health.
Primary Requirements Include:
- A NZ registered clinical psychologist with clinical scope with at least one year’s post qualification experience in the child and adolescent field;
- 3-5 years’ post registration experience desired;
- Has some competence in Tikana Maaori;
- Able and willing to learn te reo Maaori;
- Has some understanding of Maaori health issues;
- World views align with the organisation’s commitment and goal to reduce health inequalities within the Maaori community;
- Experienced in developing highly effective therapeutic relationships with young Maaori and their whanau;
- Experience working within a family/whanau context;
- Full, unrestricted driver’s license
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