Senior Professional Clinician or Professional Clinician

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Whanganui/Manawatu
Full time
$83,201-$147,548

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

We are seeking a General or Clinical Scope Psychologist to join our team at the Massey University Psychology Clinic, based on the Manawatū Campus as a Senior Professional Clinician or Professional Clinician.

About the role - Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This full-time, permanent position (37.5hours per week, 1.0 FTE) involves working across a mixed model of external provider contracts and private clinic services. We are open to considering part-time appointments, with a minimum of 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week).

Salary range

  • Senior Professional Clinician level: $104,267 to $147,548, based on skills and experience
  • Professional Clinician level: $83,201 to $106,185 based on skills and experience

Service areas: Clinical and health psychology services for clients referred through various funding sources

Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Providing clinical and health psychology services within the Health and Cancer Psychology Service (HCPS) and the Private Psychology Service (PPS)
  • Contributing to the training and supervision of interns and practicum students
  • Engaging in community service development, including presentations, workshops, group interventions, and educational services
  • Meeting specified work targets across both PPS and HCPS services
  • Upholding a bicultural approach to psychological practice in alignment with Massey University's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

About us - Ko wai mātou

The Massey University Psychology Clinic is a business unit of Massey University, offering the following:

  • Psychology services to the community
  • Supervision and consultation services for external professionals and agencies
  • Training and research opportunities for postgraduate students

As New Zealand's largest university-basedpsychology clinic, we provide a dynamic environment that allows psychologiststo practice a broad range of therapy and assessment skills.

Our clinic operates two main services:

  1. Health and Cancer Psychology Service (HCPS): Works under contracts with Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) to support patients with lifelong or life-limiting health conditions.
  2. Private Psychology Service (PPS): Provides clinical psychology services for self-funded clients and referrals from external organizations such as NZDF, THINK Hauora, and FENZ.

Additionally, as a training center for theSchool of Psychology, postgraduate students may observe and participate inassessments and therapy sessions.

For more information about the School ofPsychology, visit Schoolof Psychology

Required qualifications and skills - Ngā Pūkenga me Ngā Wheako:

  • Registered Psychologist under the Clinical or General Scope of Practice
  • Hold or be eligible to apply for a valid Annual Practicing Certificate with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
  • Demonstrated bicultural competency and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in clinical practice
  • Must comply with the Children's Act 2014 and the Children's (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For further details or clarification about this role, please contact:

Dr. Sarah Malthus
Clinic Director, Massey University Psychology Clinic
s.malthus@massey.ac.nz

Closing date: 26 May 2025, 11.30pm
Reference number: CHSS_SP_096_02/25

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz