Opotiki - Mental Health & Addictions Nurse
Psychologist - Waiariki Mana Ake Rotorua/TaupoPermanent Fulltime or Part-time roles availableHighly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come!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 RoleAs a Psychologist, you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based early interventional mental health and wellbeing assessment, formulation and guidance for tamariki and whānau within the lakes region.
The Mana Ake service is led by the health sector in collaboration with education. Therefore, strong relationships within health and education are key to this role.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe Mana Ake clinical mental health and wellbeing workforce deliver evidence informed individual, group and whole of class wellbeing programmes / interventions for tamariki as well as broader wellbeing cluster support to kura and schools.Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand.
The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.For more information on living and working in Rotorua click hereAbout youAs a health clinician you will be: An experienced Psychologist with current registration.
Well experienced in working with community, tamariki and whānauAdaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environmentHold a full drivers licenseClick here for Position DescriptionClick here for Collective Agreement (if applicable)Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | 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. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.