Professional Advisor – Recertification and Audit
Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest
Professional Advisor - Recertification Plan Auditor- Independent Contractor
The Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (the Board) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced psychotherapists to assist the Board in theanonymous audit of psychotherapist Recertification Plans against Board checklists and policy. Please see the Position Description and Terms of Reference for more detailed information regarding this role.
The Board will provide training and on-going support for all Professional Advisors in this role.
Professional Advisor Role
To contribute to the Board’s principal purpose of protecting the health and safety of members ofthe public by ensuring that psychotherapists are engaged in professional development and maintaining their competence to practise.
The time commitment will vary depending on the number and complexity of audits received. It is expected that audits will take place between February and May each year. Overall there will be approx. 100 audits to complete each year; the number received by each Professional Advisor will vary depending on the number of Professional Advisors.
Note: Work flow cannot be predicted. As much notice as possible will be given by the Registrar or Registration Officer, and communication will be ongoing.
Ideal Person Specification
Essential:
- a psychotherapist in the Psychotherapist Scope of Practice or Psychotherapist Scope of Practice with Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Specialism;
- current APC with no conditions;
- personal organisation and self-management; self-directed, self-motivated; ability to meet deadlines;
- teamwork and cooperation skills;
- commitment to quality service and improvement of Board policy;
- excellent oral and written communication skills;
- proficient with Microsoft Office;
- analytical thinking and ability to systematically use information to reach decisions;
- ability to generate and implement innovative improvement; and
- personal computer, access to the internet and the required tools to undertake the role.
Desirable:
- knowledge of the HPCAA;
- experience in assessing and evaluating diverse information.
Expressions of interest
If you are interested in this role please visit the Board’s website and review the Professional Advisor -Expressions of Interest page. If you would like to apply please complete and return the following page along with a current CV.
The issue of, and response to this request for EOI does not create any obligation on the Board to enter into any commitment to contract for any services with an Independent Contractor. The Board also reserves the right at all times to decide not to proceed to the contract stage.
Expressions of Interest
Professional Advisor – Recertification Plan Auditor
Application
Name:
Registration number: PB
Address:
Contact telephone:
Email:
How many years psychotherapy practice do you have?
Are you aware of any conflicts of interest you may have in carrying out this role?
Please attach a current CV outlining your experience and skills in relation to the requirements outlined in the ‘Ideal Person Specification’ section of the EOI.
Any additional information you would like to include:
(or attach in a separate letter)
Declaration:
I declare that all the statements made by me on this form and in the accompanying CV are true and correct.
Signed: ______
Dated: ______
Please send this to:
The Registrar
Psychotherapist Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
Te Poari o ngā Kaihaumanu Hinengaro o Aotearoa
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