Auckland CBD
Clinical Psychologist – Acute Adult Inpatient Mental Health
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Listed
May 28, 2026
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Job Title
Clinical Psychologist – Acute Adult Inpatient Mental Health
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Location
Auckland CBD
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Job Type
Permanent
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Classification
Healthcare & Medicine
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Salary Range
$100,000 - $115,000 Yearly
Permanent 0.85 FTE Opportunity | Monday to Friday | Auckland
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join a specialist Acute Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service in central Auckland.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team providing assessment, formulation and brief psychological interventions for tangata whaiora experiencing acute mental health challenges within an inpatient setting.
The service is based within a modern 58 bed acute mental health unit located in central Auckland, offering a dynamic clinical environment focused on delivering high quality, safe and equitable care. The role provides the opportunity to work collaboratively alongside psychiatrists, nursing staff and allied health clinicians supporting recovery-focused treatment pathways for adults with complex mental health needs.
We are looking for a clinician who brings:
- Strong clinical assessment and formulation skills
- Experience working within inpatient and/or acute mental health settings
- Knowledge and experience in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness-based approaches
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable mental health care
- Interest in supporting service improvement and high-quality clinical practice
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology (or recognised equivalent)
- Registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board with a Clinical Scope of Practice
- A current Annual Practising Certificate
- Experience working with adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties
- Neuropsychological or cognitive assessment experience is advantageous
You will join an experienced and collaborative team committed to supporting positive outcomes for tangata whaiora through compassionate, evidence-based care.
For further information and a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Annie O'Donnell annie@fredrecruitment.co.nz or +64 21 626 632 directly.
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