Mental Health Clinician - Assessment & Brief Care Teamat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki - - New Plymouth

Mental Health ClinicianAssessment & Brief Care TeamMental Health & Addictions ServicesTaranaki Base Hospital, New PlymouthMultiple permanent positions availableHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are currently looking for passionate and experienced mental health clinicians to join our Mental Health Assessment Team.The MH Assessment team provide assessment and interventions for people and whānau experiencing distressing or crisis symptoms of mental ill-health.

Our team will work with people in a range of settings, be it the community, their whare, medical centres or in a hospital environment with the goal of meeting the individual where they are at and together achieving the best outcome to meet the person and whanau needs.Along with mental health assessments the work of our team can vary and include the following functions:Arranging further appointments with mental health professionalsLiaising with primary care partners such as GPs and HIPsFollow up support at home or by phoneFacilitating entry to respite careReferrals to other services in the communityFunction as Duly Authorised Officers and provide advice about the Mental Health ActPresently our team consists of Registered Nurses but we also want to add Allied Health staff (Social Workers & Occupational Therapists) to the team who are passionate about mental health and delivering timely and responsive services to support people at their most vulnerable.Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationWe can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role.

We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.For more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youSuitable candidates will have:Recent mental health experience, at least 2 years Post Graduate Experience in a mental health settingBe a calm, person centred and patient individual with well-developed de-escalation skillsExcellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skillsExpertise in Mental State Examination and Risk AssessmentAbility, skills, and knowledge to implement appropriate clinical interventions/ crisis managementWork with Service Users/ Tangata whaiora / family/ whanau and other involved parties within the organisation and community to maintain therapeutic and working relationshipsAbility to work both autonomously and part of a teamExcellent problem solving and communication skillsGood knowledge of the Mental health Act (1992), willing to become a Duly Authorised Officer under the Mental Health ActHold Full Drivers LicenseBe able to work rostered, rotating shifts (morning, afternoon and nights)Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ross Ekdahl via email ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.