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Clinical Psychologist - The ACFB Fund

Position Overview:
As an Educational Psychologist for The ACFB Fund, you will undergo a thorough vetting process to ensure your qualifications, experience, and adherence to professional standards align with the values and mission of The ACFB Fund. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality mental health assessments to individuals who may not otherwise qualify for support or resources.

Our ADHD/ Autism assessment program is vital to the success of the overall ACFB Fund concept. Each person who pays for an assessment is directly contributing to giving someone else free mental health therapy sessions. This program is currently being ran by our volunteer Clinical Director, Dr. Amy Marschall, Psy. D, and demand is seeing her get overloaded with applications for support. We are looking for an Educational Psychologist who is passionate about making changes to the system.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and Treatment:

  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to evaluate clients' needs, concerns, and goals.
  • Utilise evidence-based assessment tools and clinical expertise to inform accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
  • Provide individualised, client-centred therapy using appropriate therapeutic modalities and interventions.
  • Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to support their mental well-being.

Ethical and Professional Practice:

  • Adhere to the professional codes of ethics and standards of practice relevant to your field and membership organisations.
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all interactions with clients, ensuring their rights and autonomy are respected.
  • Stay informed about current research, best practices, and developments in the field of mental health therapy.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development activities to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Collaborative Care:

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including other mental health professionals and peer support staff, to ensure holistic and coordinated care for clients.
  • Communicate effectively with clients' healthcare providers, social services, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and clinical supervision to support collaborative decision-making and professional growth.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation.
  • Complete and submit reports and documentation as required by The ACFB Fund, funding bodies, and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal and ethical requirements regarding record-keeping, data protection, and privacy.
Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Hold a minimum of a Master's Degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology as well as be registered with the Psychology Board of NZ as an Educational Psychologist.
  • Registered to the New Zealand Psychological Society a plus
  • Knowledge and experience doing autism and ADHD assessments online.
  • Maintain current and valid licensure or registration as required by the regulatory bodies in New Zealand.
  • Demonstrate ongoing professional development through participation in relevant training, workshops, and conferences.
  • Ability to pass a police check.
  • Hold professional indemnity insurance.

This is a part-time voluntary position (hours negotiable/ flexible) based online or in your own private practice clinic room.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

As much or as little time as you can afford.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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