Clinical Psychologist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health

CareJobz Recruitment


Date: 5 days ago
City: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Contract type: Full time
Support tamariki & rangatahi in a vibrant CAMHS team. 12-month role with flexible hours, warm team, and real impact.Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Location: Palmerston North
Fixed Term (12 months) | Full-time or Part-time Options
Recruiter: Carejobz Healthcare Recruitment Experts

Are you a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting tamariki and rangatahi? This 12-month maternity leave cover role is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated CAMHS team making a difference in the lives of young people across the Manawatū region.

You'll work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary service delivering accessible, evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, and their whānau.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for tamariki and rangatahi
  • Deliver individual and group therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT or similar)
  • Collaborate with schools, whānau, and healthcare partners
  • Participate in service development and clinical planning
  • Contribute to a trauma-informed, culturally safe, and family-centred approach
Whether you're experienced or returning to CAMHS, support and training are available to help you thrive.

What’s On Offer:
  • A warm, close-knit team culture that values inclusion and collaboration
  • Flexibility with hours to support work-life balance
  • Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
  • Wellness programmes to support your health and wellbeing
  • The chance to truly shape outcomes for young people and families
What You’ll Bring:
  • Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board (Clinical Scope)
  • Experience in CAMHS or strong interest in youth mental health
  • Confidence in delivering evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT)
  • Cultural competence and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • A calm, empathetic, and creative approach to working with young people
  • Excellent communication skills and team collaboration
Why Live in Palmerston North? Palmerston North offers the perfect mix of professional opportunities and relaxed living:
Affordable cost of living
Great schools and tertiary options
Vibrant food, culture, and events scene
Close to mountains, beaches, and nature trails
Friendly, welcoming community ideal for families or solo adventurers

Apply Now If you're a Clinical Psychologist who wants to make real impact in child and adolescent mental health—we want to hear from you.

Not actively looking? Let's chat anyway - your dream role might be just around the corner! Call for a confidential chat:
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AUS: 1300 659 942
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