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: NZ: 09 802 1774 AUS: 1300 659 942 Email: infocarejobz.com Follow us for the latest opportunities. https://nz.linkedin.com/company/carejobz-com https://twitter.com/carejobz https://www.facebook.com/carejobz/ https://www.instagram.com/carejobzrecruitment Carejobz - New Zealand's preferred Healthcare Recruiters since 2015 ChildPsychologist ClinicalPsychologist CAMHSJobs YouthMentalHealth CBT DBT ACTTherapy PsychologyJobsNZ MentalHealthCareers PalmerstonNorthJobs TamarikiSupport WhānauCare