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Kia mau ki nga kupu o ou tupuna, Whaia e koe ki te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me maunga teitei. Toku reo toku oho oho He kakano ahau I ruia mai I Rangiatea

Hold fast to the words of your ancestors Seek the treasure you value most dearly; if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain My language, my awakening I am a seed, scattered from Rangiatea

Wisdom and influence often come from our older wiser generations. They've expressed that if we want to seek valued treasures we should humbly look to someone who stands on higher ground than yourself. With the knowledge that you are a desendant of 'Rangiatea' (ancient Maori school of learning). The learning will awaken you and give adornment to your thoughts and wisdom to you language.

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Considering a career as a Psychologist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health?

Working as a Psychologist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a stimulating career. Every day is different as young people are different and can present with a range of difficulties. It is also amazing to tap into their strengths and work alongside their whanau to create a positive difference in their lives. Psychologists are required to be registered to practise in Aotearoa/New Zealand and most Psychologists also belong to a professional body, the NZ Psychological Society or the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists.

Listen to a few Psychologists talk about their work.

Also, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for further information about becoming a psychologist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Starting from scratch?

You will need
• A University undergraduate degree with major in Psychology e.g., Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSci), Bachelor of Science (BSc). This takes at least 3 years. Some tertiary providers allow extra mural study.
AND
• An Honours Degree (1 year). You need to have high marks from your previous papers.
OR
• A Masters Degree with major in Psychology (2 years).
• If your undergraduate degree has not majored in Psychology, you will need to complete prerequisite papers.
THEN
Two different pathways are available
EITHER
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (3 years). The number of students for this programme is restricted to between 6-10 people per programme. Entry into this programme is usually based on both academic and personal qualities.
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (3 years). This replaces the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology in some Universities.
OR
• To be registered as a Psychologist, you will need to complete the registration process. This includes supervised work in the field, extra study, and regular evaluations by a panel of Psychologists.

Please read the handbooks for each University for their course entry requirements, paper selection, and course specification.

The map below shows the major New Zealand tertiary providers offering psychology courses.

Major NZ Tertiary Providers

Here is a map with links to psychology departments in other tertiary institutions around the country.

Entry to University

• Age be at least 18 years old
• Formal qualification (if under 20 years old)
• English language competency

Please read the handbooks for each University for their course entry requirements, paper selection, and course specification.

Psychologists

Already have a Master’s Degree in Psychology?

To be registered as a Psychologist, you will need to complete the registration process. This includes supervised work in the field, extra study, and regular evaluations by a panel of Psychologists.

Are you already a Psychologist but would like a career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health?

Various child and adolescent public mental health services (CAMHS) have regular vacancies. To increase your confidence and gain particular knowledge about this specialised field the University of Auckland offers a Certificate and Diploma course in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Some CAMHS may pay for this additional study or grant study time to complete these courses. These courses can be undertaken part/full-time. For further information, you may refer to the articles below:

1. Training, Recruitment, Retention and Strategies for Psychologists in Child Adolescent Mental Health Services: A Mainstream Perspective (December 2003)

2. Training, Recruitment, Retention and Strategies for Psychologists in Child Adolescent Mental Health Services: A Pacific Perspective (December 2003)

Trained overseas as a Psychologist?

To be registered to practise in New Zealand you must complete the registration process. There are some countries that New Zealand has an agreement with for reciprocal registration i.e., Trans-Tasman Agreement with between Australia and New Zealand.