Occupational Therapistat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -

Central Lakes Community Mental Health team, Dunstan HospitalPermanent, full

• time role (1.0 FTE)Salary band
• $74,000 - $107,000 p.a pro-rata, KiwiSaver and free onsite parkingHave variation and satisfaction in your work!Health 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 roleOur Central Lakes Mental Health team is looking for a senior experienced and enthusiastic Mental Health
• Occupational Therapist to join our busy Central Otago team, based in Dunstan Hospital
• Clyde while working across the Central Lakes region.In this role, you will:maintain best practice standards and your model of practice will be inclusive of the seven real skills of 'Let's Get Real'collaborate in a dynamic multidisciplinary team that supports people from a large geographical areabe passionate about your work and hold an unwavering belief in client recoveryparticipate on an after-hours on call roster crisis rostercare for a wide range of people with moderate to severe mental health issuesconduct assessment, intervention/therapy and transition planning skills for adult consumers.About you:Willingness to hold colleagues accountable for high standards of clinical practiceResourceful and resilient; able to apply critical thinking to solve complex problemsAbility to work constructively with others to resolve conflictCurrent registration with Occupational Therapy Board of NZ and a current APCFlexible, adaptable and a strong team playerJoining our multi-disciplinary team you will:have proven mental health experiencebe a DAO (Duly Authorised Officer) or be willing to undertake traininghave a current, full driver's licence.View position description.About usHealth New Zealand
• Te Whatu Ora
• Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

• Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

If you have any questions about the role, please email our Recruitment Advisor, Katie Procter katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.