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Job Opportunity: Senior Psychologist:HainesAttractJob description:Job DescriptionPermanent, full-time, Whakatakapokai, AucklandAbout us – M? m?tou Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: » We put Tamariki first » We believe Aroha is vital » We respect the Mana of people » We are Tika and Pono » We value Whakapapa » We recognise that Oranga is a journey About the residence Our Youth Justice Residences provide a safe, secure and supportive environment where rangatahi in our care can make changes to get their lives back on track. Whakatakapokai is one of five Youth Justice Residences operating across Aotearoa that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week providing residential placements and programmes for rangatahi aged 13 to 19 years who have been charged with or convicted of an offence. Our vision at Whakatakapokai is to create a unique, therapeutic, safe and restorative care environment that enables rangatahi to strengthen their connection with wh?nau, hap?, iwi and their culture; and develop the skills to make positive decisions to support them to flourish and transform their lives, reducing the risk of re-offending. Whakatakapokai is strongly focused on achieving positive change in rangatahi through education, skill development, vocational programmes, and therapeutic and cultural interventions using a M?ori world centric view (Te Ao M?ori). Our overall goal is that rangatahi who come into our care are positively integrated back into their community and reduce the risk of re-offending with their mana restored. About the function – M? te t?nga As a Senior Psychologist in our leadership abilities team you will provide skills in the application of psychological and therapeutic science. You will contribute to the care and support of our rangatahi by providing specialised assessments and treatment that are heavily located on practices that incorporates the values of biculturalism and equity. Your skills in applying psychological knowledge will also enhance the team’s knowledge surrounding the young person to improve the effectiveness of our results. You will work within our multidisciplinary environment to get better therapeutic care plans for better results for our young people in our care. We need you to have an knowledge of mental health and other legislation to provide advice and training for our valuable team to improve practices and site-initiated program To be prosperous in this function you will have the following: » A Masters or Doctoral degree Psychology and Annual Practising Certificate with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand with the Clinical or General Scope of Practice (or eligibility to Register) » People with the general scope should have broad practice in a forensic setting with young people » An knowledge of tikanga M?ori, the importance of whakapapa and appreciation of cultural differences and how this should influence practice » Continual research and up to date knowledge of rehabilitation practices » People leadership abilities practice, specifically with implementing new practices » Proven relationship management practice, with the capability to influence, negotiate and persuade across group and service boundaries to achieve desired results » capability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment » An knowledge of legislative and regulatory accountabilities in psychology and care treatment » knowledge of the impact of neuro-discapability, trauma and attachment on a young person’s behaviour In return we offer a supportive team and annual remuneration between $95,242 – $142,878. We also support continuing competency programmes. How to submit the application: Please apply via our careers page https://jobs.msd.govt.nz/ and click the ‘apply’ button on the position advertisement, applications must be made online. Please ensure you upload your CV and covering letter as they are an important part of your application. Internal employees, please apply through your myHR portal at work. For any assistance with your application Contact Us by kristianne.hoey@ot.govt.nz Position description: If you require a copy of the position description for this function, Contact Us by andrew.howard@ot.govt.nz How to submit the application:Applications close Wednesday, 3 March 2021. Please apply via our careers page https://jobs.msd.govt.nz/ and click the 'apply' button on the position advertisement, applications must be made online. Please ensure you upload your CV and covering letter as they are an important part of your application.Internal employees, please apply through your myHR portal at work. For any assistance with your application Contact Us by kristianne.hoey@ot.govt.nzPosition description: If you require a copy of the position description for this function, Contact Us byandrew.howard@ot.govt.nzSkills:
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