Psychologist

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Empowering Better Lives - It's What We Do

At APM, our purpose is simple yet profound - to enable better lives every single day. As a dynamic team of allied health superstars, we are fiercely committed to excellence and delivering culturally responsive, quality services to our community. Guided by our Tikanga Māori values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Wairuatanga, Whānaungatanga, and Rangatiratanga, we make a genuine difference.

🌟 Great opportunity based in Dunedin 🌟

This role is based in our Dunedin office. We’re on the lookout for experienced Psychologists looking for full, part time or subcontractor work. We do require at least 2 days work per week.

What's in it for you

To enable you and your clients to thrive, you will be provided with all the tools and professional development you need, such as:

• Ongoing learning and development to keep your skills sharp.
• A genuine commitment to flexibility and trust to take ownership of your day.
• The opportunity for career progression at APM or another of our partner brands globally.

What you’ll be doing

No two days are ever the same! You’ll be exposed to diverse cultures and clinical opportunities, working with a range of clients and mental health conditions. You will be supported by a dedicated team leader, as well as the clinical lead for psychology and the clinical advisory team in developing and honing your skills in the services APM provides.

APM employs general, counselling, clinical and neuropsychologists, and APM psychologists:

• manage a clinical case load equivalent to 6.5 hours of client contact time a day
• work across a variety of contracts including, ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals.
• Provide evidence-based talking therapy
• Deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Engage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.

Clinical psychologists and neuropsychologist can deliver or develop into delivering neuropsychological assessment services.

Your Perks & Rewards

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Reimbursement of Professional membership and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Professional development and supervision support
• Laptop & phone provided
• Support from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups and special interest groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold an NZPB accredited Master's degree or higher in Psychology.
• Ability to provide high quality, evidence based talking therapies, for example CBT, EMDR, DBT, Schema therapy, ACT, etc.
• Complete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reports
• Have excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering intervention
• Have excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• For positions involving neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology.

Professional Credentials

• Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before starting
• Possess a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Registration with the New Zealand Psychological Society or The New Zealand College for Clinical Psychologist

Other Essentials

• Current full NZ driver license
• NZ/AU Citizen or valid NZ work visa

For more information, please either reach out to Luke, Talent Consultant on 022 416 2263 or luke.serfontein@apmworkcare.co.nz for further information.