Current Vacancies
We’re always interested in hearing from experienced clinicians who are passionate about providing thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care.
The Nelson Clinic works with a multidisciplinary team across New Zealand, supporting clients through assessment, therapy, intervention, and specialist mental health services. From time to time, opportunities become available for clinicians to join us in either employed or contract-based roles.
If there are no current vacancies listed below, we still welcome expressions of interest from qualified professionals who align with our values and approach.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please get in touch or complete our Expression of Interest form.
We welcome enquiries from psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, nurse practitioners, mental health nurses, and other suitably qualified clinicians.
Nationwide Contracting Opportunities
We are seeking qualified and experienced providers from throughout New Zealand to join us in providing assessment, treatment, and intervention to clients on ACC contracts.
Our team includes psychiatrists, psychologists and neuropsychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, art therapists and social workers. We value developing a sense of connection and support within our team and thus offer peer supervision and opportunities for inter-disciplinary discussion and continued professional development.
We specialize in mental health challenges across diverse contexts, including:
ACC Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims (ISSC)
ACC Psychological Services (PSA)
ACC Neuropsychological Services (NASA)
ACC Clinical Psychiatric Services (CPSA)
ACC Impairment Assessment Services (IMPA)
Insurance Sector Services
Medico-Legal Services
Private Pay Services
We offer:
A flexible and supportive working environment
Comprehensive administrative support
Monthly clinical peer supervision
Organisational induction and a range of resources and tools to assist in streamlining clinical work
Full training and access to our custom-developed client management system
Contract pay rate – 90% of billed services
Weekly payments
Assistance in becoming registered with ACC
Requirements:
Current APC
NZ registration with the New Zealand Psychology Board
Membership with the relevant professional board/association - NZCCP or NZPS (ICP)
Indemnity Insurance
Consultant Psychiatrist
The Nelson Clinic is seeking an experienced consultant psychiatrist to join our team, for part-time employment in a salaried capacity (minimum 0.4 FTE).
Location
This position is based in Nelson.
The Role
This is a specialised role involving general clinical mental health assessments, ACC Mental Injury Assessments and ISSC Supported Assessments.
Prior experience in the ACC context is preferred, though not required and we will provide comprehensive support and supervision to extend professional development and interests. You’ll have the opportunity to work within a trauma informed care paradigm and with a wide range of clients and clinical presentations.
Requirements
Current registration with the Medial Council of New Zealand and full membership of RANZCP. If based abroad, eligibility for such registration and membership is required. Permanent Residency or a suitable Work Visa should be obtained through Immigration New Zealand prior to submitting application for this role. At least three years post-registration experience working with adults in clinical settings is preferred.
