Psychologist

About the Role

Join a dynamic, client-focused team as a skilled Psychologist ready to apply your clinical expertise where it truly matters. APM New Zealand values a passionate approach to supporting diverse client needs and offers an environment that fosters professional growth and meaningful impact.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position is based at our Timaru office in Canterbury. We are open to candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or subcontracting roles, with a requirement of at least two working days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a daily clinical caseload amounting to approximately 6.5 hours of client contact time.
• Work across multiple contracts including ACC Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence, Pain Management Services, Police referrals, and private client referrals.
• Deliver evidence-based talking therapies such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, Schema therapy, ACT, among others.
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and prepare high-quality, detailed reports.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to enhance client treatment outcomes.
• For clinical and neuropsychologists: provide or develop neuropsychological assessment services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a Master's degree or higher in Psychology accredited by the NZ Psychologists Board.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality evidence-based therapies.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, reporting, communication, and team collaboration.
• Effective time management with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Neuropsychological assessment positions require registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist and completion of graduate-level neuropsychology coursework.
• Training and familiarity with psychopathology and diagnostic frameworks such as DSM-5-TR or ICD 10/11.

Professional Credentials

• Mandatory registration with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before commencing employment.
• Possession of a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Membership in the New Zealand Psychological Society or The New Zealand College for Clinical Psychologists.
• Current full New Zealand driver license.
• Must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

Perks and Benefits

• Five weeks of annual leave provided.
• Professional membership fees and Annual Practicing Certificate reimbursements.
• Access to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.
• Laptop and phone supplied.
• Support from national clinical and cultural panels, special interest groups, and focus groups.

Additional Information

This role offers continuous learning and flexibility, encouraging ownership over your schedule and career progression opportunities within APM or affiliated global partners.