Date: July 2018 Job Title : Registered Clinical Psychologist Department : Early Psychosis Intervention Team Location : Waimarino, Henderson or North Shore, Takapuna Reporting To : Team Manager Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal Psychology Advisor Principal Psychologist MDT Team He Puna Waiora Mental Health Unit Waiatarau Mental Health Unit MOKO Services Pacific Island Services Marinoto CAMHS CADS Forensics MHSOP Other Mental Health Services in the WDHB External NGOs PHOs Chile and Family Unit, CFU, ADHB GPs Community Groups Statutory Agencies Consumer Groups Other Ethnic Services Refugee Services Our Purpose, Values and Standards At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of best care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. Purpose : To provide assessment, treatment and consultancy to selected consumers and their families/whanau of the WDHB. Also to other professional groups, statutory agencies and the wider community. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES To offer Psychological Assessment to consumers Provide selected initial assessment as part of MDT Psychological assessment Provide psychological assessments as soon as Differential diagnosis possible Specialist assessment Assessment is to be comprehensive and Neuropsychological assessment include risk management Psychometric assessment Document assessment and liaise as Risk assessment in conjunction with MDT appropriate with relevant parties e.g. MDT; GP On the basis of assessment, provide follow-up or refer to other team members for their specialist skills, or to other community services that will more appropriately meet the consumer s needs Refer to MDT, Acute Team as indicated Offer Psychological Intervention to consumers On the basis of assessment, provide specialist psychological intervention and treatment as indicated Provide treatment plan Review and evaluate treatment Discharge or refer as indicated Document treatment and liaise as appropriate with relevant parties Provide specialist reports as required Function as a team member of MDT Attend referral meetings and contribute to triage/referral discussions Participate in team clinical reviews Participate in policy meetings and service development planning Liaise with other team members to provide a quality assured service Provide consultancy and act as resource to the MDT, other mental health staff and the wider community Key Worker role to selected number of consumers Participate in the duty roster Involvement in care planning and care coordinating the consumer s care Being responsible for care continuity for the consumer within the MDT Broker other services of the MDT Selected allocated consumers are negotiated with the MDT and determined by: safe practice; type and complexity of interventions; level of experience of psychologist; type, acuity and complexity of client needs; other profession specific Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES demands To provide group therapy aimed at skill acquisition or specialist treatment Coordination with MDT to plan and develop skills acquisition focused group or treatment group To facilitate or co-facilitate groups To review and evaluate the group To promote the professional discipline within the MDT In consultation with the MDT, provide placement and supervision for psychology students/interns. N.B. Supervision can only be provided by the senior psychologist with at least 3 years experience since qualification Provide psychological consultation and supervision to MDT in clinical reviews, joint assessments and therapy interventions Ensure ongoing professional development Actively participate in In-service education To comply with the requirements of the HPCA Act and to seek professional advice where indicated Attend regular supervision with a senior clinician as appropriate to the needs of the psychologist Identify professional development needs and attend education and training opportunities which target such needs Participate in research programmes as appropriate Complete orientation and mandatory trainings as stipulated in the Training and Development and the WDHB Policies Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the Treaty alive. To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace at WDHB by: All Employees Following & complying with H&S policies & processes & applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES where appropriate Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Qualification Minimum Degree in Psychology Post Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology or equivalent NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist Preferred Additional specialist training Experience Experience working in mental health Ability to provide specialized assessments and interventions including neuropsychological and psychometric testing Experience in evidence based therapies Experience in care co-ordination preferred though not essential Experience working within multidisciplinary team Experience with young people with a diagnosis of First Episode Psychosis Experience in using evidence based therapies with young people experiencing psychosis Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6
Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Ability to engage and relate to young people and their families/whanau Excellent communication (oral and written) skills Time management skills Innovative and quality focused Flexible and accepting of change Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 7