[ref. c13461816] Stratford - Clinical Team Leader, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Serviceat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki -

Clinical Team LeaderChild & Adolescent Mental Health ServicesTaranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)Permanent PositionHealth 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 seeking an inspirational Clinical Team Leader with strong child and youth neurodevelopmental & mental health clinical and operational leadership experience to manage our CAMHS team within the Mental Health & Addiction Services.Please click here to view the position descriptionAbout the Team/Service/ LocationAs Clinical Team Leader you are principally responsible for managing a multidisciplinary team of mental health practitioners to deliver comprehensive care for children, adolescents, and their families or whānau.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youSuccessful candidates will be:Health practitioner with current APCs and scope of practice to enable working in mental health and addiction services (Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker);5+ years experience in community based mental health &/or addiction services with excellent child & adolescent specialty mental health knowledge and impeccable practice standards; Demonstrate a motivational leadership style and be able to build a cohesive team and facilitate service development;Ability to work under pressure, be a good team player, demonstrate leadership skills and positively contribute to service delivery;Adept at developing strong working relationships both within specialist Mental Health & Addiction Services as well as NGO and primary stakeholders;Excellent interpersonal skills is a must as well as a commitment to continuous learning, is innovative and whai ora/whanau focused.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 22nd September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ross Ekdahl at ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.