Psychologist, Mental Health - ARWCF

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for women with complex mental health needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting women at risk of self-harm and suicide.
• Access regular professional development, clinical supervision, and opportunities to contribute to service improvement.

As a Psychologist at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, you'll provide a range of secondary mental health services including triage, psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support women with complex mental health presentations, often involving significant histories of trauma, substance use, and other co-existing challenges.

A key part of the role is supporting the care of women at risk of self-harm or suicide, both within the Intervention and Support Unit and across the wider prison environment. This includes contributing to assessment, treatment planning, risk management, and ongoing clinical support.

You'll help promote high standards of psychological practice while working closely with health, custodial, and other specialist staff. Depending on your experience, you may also provide clinical guidance, support service development, and contribute to the oversight and evaluation of psychological care delivered by others.

We are committed to culturally responsive practice that recognises the diverse experiences of the women in our care and supports positive outcomes for Māori and all those accessing our services.

We're looking for a psychologist who is confident working with complex mental health presentations and able to build effective relationships across a range of settings.

You'll bring sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both health and custodial staff. You'll be comfortable balancing clinical priorities, managing risk, and adapting your approach to different situations.

You'll also have:

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• Experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of, or willingness to develop, culturally responsive practice and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A reflective approach to practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.