Mental Health Clinician - Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Healthat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato - - Thames
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato Thames
Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, HamiltonPermanent – 80 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday during office hours)This is a stimulating opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to improve the health outcomes of young people who experience a mental health emergency 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 RoleWorking as part of an integrated ICAMHS multidisciplinary team, this position would be of interest to experienced professionals looking to move into a mental health specific role, and to less experienced applicants wishing to attain greater clinical proficiency in a supported environment.Clinicians within the ICAMHS acute pathway cover the role of a community based child and adolescent mental health emergency service.
As such, duties include risk assessment, short-term interventions, connection with community services and discussion about appropriate treatment pathways. To view the position description for Social Worker click here, Registered Nurse click here or Occupational Therapist click here.
About the TeamWe are a community based secondary mental health service providing specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions for infants, children and adolescents who experience serious mental health challenges. We have a strong emphasis on family involvement in the young person’s recovery journey.As a community-based team, we deliver services Monday to Friday during office hours.
With service users/ tangata whaiora based both locally and rurally, this role also provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with the communities in which people live. About Hamilton Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.
Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 11 June 2025.
About the RoleWorking as part of an integrated ICAMHS multidisciplinary team, this position would be of interest to experienced professionals looking to move into a mental health specific role, and to less experienced applicants wishing to attain greater clinical proficiency in a supported environment.Clinicians within the ICAMHS acute pathway cover the role of a community based child and adolescent mental health emergency service.
As such, duties include risk assessment, short-term interventions, connection with community services and discussion about appropriate treatment pathways. To view the position description for Social Worker click here, Registered Nurse click here or Occupational Therapist click here.
About the TeamWe are a community based secondary mental health service providing specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions for infants, children and adolescents who experience serious mental health challenges. We have a strong emphasis on family involvement in the young person’s recovery journey.As a community-based team, we deliver services Monday to Friday during office hours.
With service users/ tangata whaiora based both locally and rurally, this role also provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with the communities in which people live. About Hamilton Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.
Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.
Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.For more information on living and working in Waikato click here About youThis role is open to a Registered Mental Health Professional who has worked with children, adolescents and their families in bi-cultural and/ or multi-cultural work practices.Ideally you will have at least 2 years post registration experience, have an open mind, positive, passionate and with a strong desire to learn and grow.
You will have sound acute assessment skills, be able to make decisions quickly and have community safety at the forefront of all decisions made. You will enjoy independent clinical work, while being adept at collaborating with the wider ICAMHS team and other services.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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 11 June 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heidi Steyn or Lily de Bruin on +64 7 839 8886 We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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