Clinical Psychologist, School-based Health Service

About the opportunity

Mental health is a significant issue for rangatahi in Aotearoa, and access to timely support is not always equitable. This school-based psychologist role is an important way to help close that gap. Fresh Minds provides clinical psychology support to several Auckland schools with high levels of need, ensuring young people can access care in a familiar and trusted environment.

Working in a school setting offers a meaningful opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary environment and provide practical, on-the-ground support to rangatahi who may otherwise be harder to reach. The role extends beyond individual therapy and includes supporting school colleagues across health and teaching teams, facilitating group therapy, and delivering presentations to wider student audiences. It is a rewarding opportunity to build strong connections with students and staff within the school community, with work that is both remedial and preventative.

Our school-based psychologists are part of the wider Fresh Minds team, with offices in Ellerslie, Manukau and NorthWest Auckland. This role offers flexibility, with time spent in the school health centre alongside other health professionals, including registered nurses and GPs, during school hours, and the option to complete clinical documentation remotely outside of school hours. During school holidays, you will connect with the wider school-based psychology team for in-service training, contribute to the development of innovative programmes and resources for use in schools, and participate in ongoing professional development.

This position is based at Avondale College in Auckland and will commence in Term 4.

We are looking for someone who brings the following skills and attributes:

Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with a current Annual Practising Certificate.

A minimum of 2 to 4 years' experience working as a Clinical Psychologist.

Comprehensive clinical experience in modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, DBT and/or FACT.

Experience working in a mental health setting, either primary or secondary, including contextual assessments, child, youth and whānau-focused interventions, and youth-focused talking therapies.

Training and support are available for early-career psychologists and psychologists planning to return to the workforce.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

A genuine passion for improving equitable health outcomes for young people across Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa New Zealand.

About Fresh Minds by ProCare

Fresh Minds, a wholly owned subsidiary of ProCare, New Zealand’s largest Primary Health Organisation, is a leading provider of psychological and mental wellbeing services. Our Fresh Minds vision, Kia puāwai te hauora, is about enabling thriving mind, body, spirit and community for all people in Aotearoa.

Fresh Minds leads innovative interventions that support people to improve their mental wellbeing and resolve problems. Our services support individuals and whānau of all ages and backgrounds, offering our large team of practitioners diverse, meaningful and rewarding caseloads.

Working within a Stepped Model of Care, we offer brief and targeted talking therapy interventions as well as a range of other service options, including ACC, school-based health services, parenting programmes and workplace wellbeing, across our Fresh Minds therapy centres and in GP practices.

Benefits:

Work alongside some of the country’s leading clinicians, delivering best-practice care in a positive, supportive and engaging environment.

Competitive remuneration.

Wellness programmes, gym, and retail discounts.

Dedicated professional development and supervision allowance.

Professional indemnity insurance, APC reimbursement and in-service staff training.

How to apply:

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please click the "apply" button and complete the registration process via the link. If you would like to learn more, please contact Lee at [email protected].

Please note that only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for this role. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or residents.

Please note: agency enquiries will not be accepted.

ProCare Fresh Minds is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive hiring and to providing a safe, respectful environment for people of all cultures, languages, backgrounds and experiences.