Registered Mental Health Nurse

Early Intervention ClinicianWaiariki Mana Ake Program in SchoolsTaupo and RotoruaPermanent, FulltimeHighly 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 an allied health professional, you will be responsible for delivering early interventional health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within primary schools and kura in Taupo/Turangi and Rotorua.

The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified in a community setting. About the Team/Service/ LocationThe 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 schools and kura.About youAs an allied health clinician you will be:An experienced Health professional with current registration in Nursing, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related field.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.

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.nzThe 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.