Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS — Kāpiti Coast
Ethicare is recruiting a Clinical Psychologist for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in sunny Kāpiti. This is a rewarding role making a difference for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
About the role
You’ll provide high-quality mental health assessment, intervention and education to infants, children, youth and their families, ensuring each young person and their whānau are supported in a culturally, clinically and legally safe way. You’ll work as part of a small, supportive multidisciplinary team.
The service works closely with NGOs, schools and the wider community, and uses the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) to provide efficient, accessible care. There is scope for ongoing training and development, and a good sense of humour and team spirit go a long way here.
What the role involves
- Assessment, intervention and education for infants, children and youth
- Working within the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) model
- Collaborating with schools, NGOs and community partners
- Risk management and evidence-based therapeutic intervention
About you
- Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with current NZ registration
- Experience working with children, adolescents and their whānau in a mental health setting
- Strong assessment, risk-management and therapeutic-intervention skills
- Cultural competency and a commitment to partnership with Māori and Pacific communities
About Kāpiti
The Kāpiti Coast is a sunny, laid-back stretch of the Wellington region — swimming beaches, the Kāpiti Island nature reserve offshore, and an easy train or drive into the capital. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly community with the outdoors on the doorstep.
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