Date: December, 2016 Job Title : Clinical Psychologist Reporting To : Team Manager, Isa Lei Functional Relationships with : Internal Team Manager Consumer Advisor Family Advisor Professional Psychology Leader Clinical Director, Service Manager, Other Staff, Nurse Consultant MDT Team Isa Lei Other WDHB Services Our Purpose, Values and Standards External Consumers and families/whanau NGO s, PHO s and other Community Groups Statutory Agencies Consumer Groups Education Providers At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of better 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. 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.
KEY TASKS 1. To offer to Consumers Psychological Assessment Differential diagnosis Specialist assessment Neuropsychological assessments Psychometric assessments Risk assessment, in conjunction with MDT EXPECTED OUTCOMES Provide selected initial assessment as part of MDT Provide psychological assessments as soon as possible. Assessment is to be comprehensive and include risk management and discussion with MDT. To work within team. Document assessment and liaise as appropriate with relevant parties eg GP s On the basis of assessment, provide follow up or refer to other team members for their specialist skills, or to other community services which will more appropriately meet the needs of Consumers Refer to MDT/Crisis Team as indicated. 2. Offer Psychological interventions 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. 3. Function as a Team Member of MDT Attend referral meetings and contribute to triage 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 team, other mental health staff, and the wider community. 4. 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.
KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES To review and evaluate the group. 5. To promote the professional discipline within the team In consultation with the MDT provide placement and supervision for Psychology students/interns. NB 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. Actively participate in WDHB Inservice education. 6. Ensure ongoing professional development 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 training as stipulated in the Training and Development and Waitemata Health Policies. Mission Statement and values are known and supported. All conduct is ethical and confidential. Safety standards are known and met. 7. Service delivery in accordance with Mental Health, and Waitemata District Health Board s Mission Statement and Objectives. 8. To recognise the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi while acknowledging cultural and social differences of all groups. Waitemata District Health Board s commitment to bi-culturalism is honoured. Cultural advice is sought. 9. To recognise individual responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act Waitemata Health and Safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities.
1992. KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards and where appropriate. Can identify health and safety representative for area. VERIFICATION: Employee: Service Manager: Date:
PERSON SPECIFICATION Position Title: Registered Clinical Psychologist Qualifications Minimum Preferred Registered Clinical Psychologist Experience Post Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology or equivalent 1.Past experience in adult mental health 2.Assessment skills 3.Able to provide specialised interventions including neuropsychological and psychometric testing, and evidence based therapies. 4. Experience working within multidisciplinary team 5. Good case management skills 6.Effective team player 7. Demonstrate computer skills 8. Proven ability to organise and prioritise 9.A high standard of interpersonal skills, written skills, including correspondence and report writing 10.Good initiative 11.Good presentation skills 12. Current and clean full drivers licence Experience working with indigenous /non Caucasian cultural groups. Familiarity with Fonofale Model, Matalafi Matrix models. Experience in care co-ordination. Experience in group therapy Fluency with a Pasifika language Familiarity with Pasifika culture and protocols Experience in CAMHS setting