About this role
Make a Real Difference – Join a vibrant Team that has clients at its core.
Are you a high-performing clinician ready to use your expertise where it truly matters? At APM, we are a values-led, customer-obsessed team committed to delivering best-in-class service to people when they need it most.
We’re seeking a Psychologist to join our ACC services, across both assessment and treatment pathways. Opportunities include mental injury and neuropsychological assessments (MICPI, WRMI), as well as evidence‑based treatment across ACC Psychological Services, Pain, Concussion, and Training for Independence (TI). This role is based in our Christchurch office.
What you’ll be doing
No two days are ever the same! You’ll be exposed to diverse cultures and clinical opportunities, working with a range of clients and mental health conditions. You will be supported by a dedicated team leader, as well as the clinical lead for psychology and the clinical advisory team in developing and honing your skills in the services APM provides.
Manage a clinical case load equivalent to 6.5 hours of client contact time a dayWork across a variety of contracts including, ACC contracts such as Sensitive Claims, Psychological Services, Training for Independence and Pain Management Services, as well as other services such as Police and private referrals.Provide evidence-based talking therapyDeliver high quality clinical assessments and reportsEngage in collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment of clients.Treatment roles
Competence in evidence‑based interventions (e.g. CBT, ACT, EMDR, trauma‑informed)Focus on functional rehabilitation and outcomes‑based treatmentTreatment only roles available (no mental injury assessment delivery)Assessment roles
(Mental Injury & Neuropsychology)
Eligible for mental injury assessments (MICPI/WRMI) and/orNZ‑registered psychologist with a current APC, competent in independent psychological assessment (not treatment), including diagnosis, causation, functional impact, and ACC‑aligned reporting.Eligible under the ACC Neuropsychological Assessment Services contractClinical or Neuropsychology scopePostgraduate neuropsychology training (for neuropsych roles)Strong skills in independent assessment, validity testing, and ACC‑aligned reportingAssessment‑only roles available (no treatment delivery)Your Perks & Rewards
Reimbursement of Professional membership and Annual Practicing CertificateProfessional development and supervision supportLaptop & phone providedSupport from national clinical and cultural panels, focus groups and special interest groups.Qualifications & Experience
NZ Psychologists Board registration with current APCStrong formulation, documentation, and MDT collaboration skillsComplete and deliver high quality clinical assessments and reportsHave excellent communication skills and a team-orientated approach to delivering interventionHave excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectivelyFor positions involving neuropsychological assessment, vocational registration as a clinical or neuropsychologist is required. Clinical psychologist will need to demonstrate completion of graduate level coursework in Neuropsychology.Must be registered with the Psychologists Board of New Zealand before startingOther Essentials
Current full NZ driver licenseNZ/AU CitizenFor more information, please reach out to Roz, Talent Coordinator at [email protected]