Mental Health Clinician For Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family service (ICAFS)at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley -
About the roleICAFS is seeking a Registered Mental Health Clinician,psychologist, registered nurse or registered social worker to join our Infant,child, adolescent and family specialty Team. This position is within ourassessment team and will involve undertaking initial assessments to establishcare needs and potential entry to service, working with external agencies toimprove and support care delivery to young people, family work, group work,education delivery and specific interventions specific to your skill area.
The salary band for this role is : $77,087 - $107,600 depending on experience.About theTeam/Service Location ICAFS is acommunity-based team that provide specialist assessment and treatment for 0 '18 year olds and their families/ whanau. We offer a range of therapeuticapproaches as well as having two specialist treatment teams, family therapy(with a screening team) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).We have alarge team of passionate clinicians, including social workers, psychologists,psychiatrists, nurses, and psychotherapists that you would be working closelyalongside. We have clinicians with a range of experience and are known toprovide excellent support to trainees, interns and new graduates who arefrequently working within our service.About youThe successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively andsupportively with other team members to ensure provision of appropriate assessmentand treatment.
The person suitable for this role will also have excellentclinical and case management skills and be comfortable with mental healthassessment. The ability to establish andmaintain excellent working relationships within the team, service, the DHB, thewider mental health services, and community agencies is integral to this role.SkillsAbility to provide high qualitymental health assessments and therapeutic interventions.Experience in risk identification and management. Experiencein working with trauma, neurodiversity, challenging family systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to workcollaboratively with internal and external providers.Team coaching skills and information delivery skill .Previousexperience in child and adolescent mental health.
Hold New Zealand registration and/orcurrent practicing certificate.Have the ability to work autonomouslyand also as an integral part of a dedicated, innovative and friendlymulti-disciplinary team. knowledge of the CAPA system would bean advantage.Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply please click 'apply now.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.