Psychologist

About the Role

APM New Zealand is inviting expressions of interest from Psychologists looking to join their team in Dunedin or Queenstown. Positions are available for full-time or part-time employment, working onsite. The roles contribute to ACC services, encompassing both mental injury and neuropsychological assessments as well as evidence-based treatment programs including Psychological Services, Pain Management, Concussion Care, and Training for Independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, and trauma-informed therapies focusing on functional rehabilitation and outcomes-driven treatment in treatment-only roles.
• Conduct mental injury (MICPI, WRMI) and neuropsychological assessments, ensuring ACC-compliant reporting and independent psychological evaluations including diagnosis, causation, and functional impact for assessment-only roles.
• Manage reasonable caseloads across various ACC contracts like Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence, Pain Management, as well as police and private referrals.
• Provide high-quality clinical assessments, write comprehensive reports, and engage collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams supporting client treatment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a Master's degree or higher accredited by the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• Current registration with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand and an active Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Experience delivering a broad range of evidence-based talking therapies, including CBT, EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy, and ACT.
• Strong skills in formulation, documentation, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and independent work capabilities with effective time management.
• For neuropsychological roles: postgraduate neuropsychology training and vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist, along with graduate-level coursework in neuropsychology.
• Training in psychopathology and diagnostic frameworks such as DSM-5-TR or ICD 10/11.

Professional Credentials and Other Requirements

• Must hold a valid Annual Practising Certificate and be registered before commencing employment.
• Possession of a current full New Zealand driver license.
• New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Five weeks of annual leave each year.
• Reimbursement for professional memberships and maintenance of the Annual Practising Certificate.
• Access to professional development opportunities and clinical supervision.
• Provision of laptop and phone for work purposes.
• Support from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups, and special interest groups.
• Emphasis on flexible working arrangements and autonomy in managing your schedule.

About APM New Zealand

APM New Zealand, part of the APM Group, is a leading provider of wellbeing services aiming to reduce mental health challenges that affect employee retention and productivity. With a diverse global team of over 16,000 employees in 11 countries, APM offers opportunities to grow your career across multiple brands and geographies while delivering meaningful impact through human services.