Date: 14 June, 2007 Job Title : Clinical (part time- 20 hours per week) Department : Mental Health Services for Older Adults West Location : Level 3, Snelgar Building, Waitakere Hospital Reporting To : Team Manager Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Psychology Advisor Principal Unit Manager and SCD MDT Team, MHSOA North and Rodney community teams MHSOA StaR Team Kingsley Mortimer Unit (Ward 12) Taharoto Mental Health Unit Waiatarau Mental Health Unit MOKO Services Pacific Island Services CADS Forensics Other Mental Health Services in WDHB External Regional MHSOP Teams NGOs PHOs GPs Community Groups Statutory Agencies Consumer Groups Other Ethnic Services Refugee Services NZ s of Older Age Purpose : To provide assessment, treatment and consultancy to selected consumers and their families/whanau of WDHB. Also to other professional groups, statutory agencies and the wider community. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
1. To offer Psychological Assessment to consumers Psychological Assessment Differential diagnosis Specialist assessment Neuropsychological assessments Psychometric Risk assessment, in conjunction with MDT Provide selected initial assessment as part of MHSOA West MDT. Provide psychological assessments as soon as required including psychometric assessment Assessment is to be comprehensive and include risk management. Document assessment and liaise as appropriate with relevant parties, e.g. MHSOA West MDT, General Practitioner, family/whanau On the basis of assessment, provide follow up or refer to other team members for their specialist skills. 2. Offer Psychological Interventions to consumers. On the basis of assessment, provide specialist Psychological intervention and treatment as indicated. Provide treatment plan and implement with appropriate members of MDT. Review and evaluate treatment. Refer to community psychologist on discharge if required. Document treatment, and liaise as appropriate with relevant parties including community team. Provide specialist reports as required. 3. Function as a team member of MDT. Attend referral meetings and contribute as appropriate. Participate in team clinical reviews. Participate in policy/quality 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 Co-ordination with MDT to plan and develop skills acquisition focused group or treatment group. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
To facilitate or co-facilitate groups. 5. To promote the professional discipline within the team. To review and evaluate the group 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. 6. Ensure ongoing professional development. Provide Psychological consultation and supervision to MDT in clinical reviews, joint assessments and therapy interventions. Actively participate in WDHB 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 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. 7. Service delivery in accordance with Mental Health, and Waitemata Health s Mission Statement and Objectives. 8. To recognise the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi while acknowledging cultural and social differences of all groups. Safety standards are known and met. Waitemata Health s commitment to biculturalism is honoured. Cultural advice is sought. To work cooperatively with culturally appropriate staff. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
9. Senior Refer to Psychology Advisor for Senior job requirements. Supervision of Staff Research and Evaluation Consultation Education and Training Service Development To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 5 organisational Values of: Respect Integrity Compassion Openness Customer Focus Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, consumers & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Minimum Preferred Qualification Registered Clinical Degree in Psychology. Post Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Additional specialist training Experience 1. Past experience in mental health. 2. Assessment skills. 3. Able to provide specialised interventions including: neuropsychological and psychometric testing, and evidence based therapies. 4. Interest in Older Adults mental health. Experience in the field preferred but not essential 5. Experience in group therapy preferred, but not essential. 6. Experience working within multidisciplinary team. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6
Date: 14 June, 2007 Job Title : Clinical (part time- 20 hours per week) Department : Mental Health Services for Older Adults West Location : Level 3, Snelgar Building, Waitakere Hospital Reporting To : Team Manager Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Psychology Advisor Principal Unit Manager and SCD MDT Team, MHSOA North and Rodney community teams MHSOA StaR Team Kingsley Mortimer Unit (Ward 12) Taharoto Mental Health Unit Waiatarau Mental Health Unit MOKO Services Pacific Island Services CADS Forensics Other Mental Health Services in WDHB External Regional MHSOP Teams NGOs PHOs GPs Community Groups Statutory Agencies Consumer Groups Other Ethnic Services Refugee Services NZ s of Older Age Purpose : To provide assessment, treatment and consultancy to selected consumers and their families/whanau of WDHB. Also to other professional groups, statutory agencies and the wider community. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
1. To offer Psychological Assessment to consumers Psychological Assessment Differential diagnosis Specialist assessment Neuropsychological assessments Psychometric Risk assessment, in conjunction with MDT Provide selected initial assessment as part of MHSOA West MDT. Provide psychological assessments as soon as required including psychometric assessment Assessment is to be comprehensive and include risk management. Document assessment and liaise as appropriate with relevant parties, e.g. MHSOA West MDT, General Practitioner, family/whanau On the basis of assessment, provide follow up or refer to other team members for their specialist skills. 2. Offer Psychological Interventions to consumers. On the basis of assessment, provide specialist Psychological intervention and treatment as indicated. Provide treatment plan and implement with appropriate members of MDT. Review and evaluate treatment. Refer to community psychologist on discharge if required. Document treatment, and liaise as appropriate with relevant parties including community team. Provide specialist reports as required. 3. Function as a team member of MDT. Attend referral meetings and contribute as appropriate. Participate in team clinical reviews. Participate in policy/quality 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 Co-ordination with MDT to plan and develop skills acquisition focused group or treatment group. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
To facilitate or co-facilitate groups. 5. To promote the professional discipline within the team. To review and evaluate the group 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. 6. Ensure ongoing professional development. Provide Psychological consultation and supervision to MDT in clinical reviews, joint assessments and therapy interventions. Actively participate in WDHB 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 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. 7. Service delivery in accordance with Mental Health, and Waitemata Health s Mission Statement and Objectives. 8. To recognise the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi while acknowledging cultural and social differences of all groups. Safety standards are known and met. Waitemata Health s commitment to biculturalism is honoured. Cultural advice is sought. To work cooperatively with culturally appropriate staff. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
9. Senior Refer to Psychology Advisor for Senior job requirements. Supervision of Staff Research and Evaluation Consultation Education and Training Service Development To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 5 organisational Values of: Respect Integrity Compassion Openness Customer Focus Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, consumers & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Minimum Preferred Qualification Registered Clinical Degree in Psychology. Post Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Additional specialist training Experience 1. Past experience in mental health. 2. Assessment skills. 3. Able to provide specialised interventions including: neuropsychological and psychometric testing, and evidence based therapies. 4. Interest in Older Adults mental health. Experience in the field preferred but not essential 5. Experience in group therapy preferred, but not essential. 6. Experience working within multidisciplinary team. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6