[ref. t63580618] Community Mental Health Nurse - CAF Access Teamat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury - - Christchurch
apartmentTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha CanterburyplaceChristchurchcalendar_month
Fixed Term 0.7 FTE Covering parental leave position through until Jan 2026Current APC with experience in mental health and MH scope of practicerequiredAbility to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesiveMulti
-Disciplinary TeamHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the roleThe Child, Adolescent andFamily (CAF) Access Team receives and responds to non-urgent referrals/enquiriesfor CAF specialist mental health services & provides an emergency response,if required, with ability to deliver short-term follow-up for Tāngata Whaiora (youngpeople) and their whānau with an acute mental health concern.We are seeking someone whoworks well under pressure, communicates effectively and who has a background inMental Health.
It would be highly advantageous to have experience working with tāngatawhaiora and whānau, and an ability to deliver evidenced based treatments.
Youwill receive a comprehensive orientation to work across all clinical functionsof the team and on-going support and appropriate external training as required.Based at Hillmorton Hospital Kahurangi Building, this friendly multi-disciplinaryteam have expanded to provide short-term treatment interventions for youngpeople who are referred to the service.
We have one part time fixed term position position available
operating from Monday to Friday during businesshours.
About YouIn this role, you will beresponsible for:Phonetriaging of tāngata whaiora when in crisis, in conjunction with their family/ whānau;Providingcomprehensive psychiatric assessments and interventions to young people inpsychiatric crisis and brief case management if felt necessary bymulti-disciplinary team;Triagingroutine (non-urgent) referrals into our CAF services either via phone or attimes if necessary via assessment;Workingcollaboratively with external agencies striving for better health outcomes inour community.Skills and experience:The abilityto effectively communicate and work collaboratively with tāngata whaiora & family/whānau , within the team and with other agencies;Preferably a minimumof 2 years mental health experience along with knowledge of general mentalhealth assessment or risk;Experiencewithin a Child and Adolescent setting and an understanding of child andadolescent development is advantageous;As sometravel is required in this position, a current NZ driver
s license isessential.Must beregistered with Nursing Council of New Zealand with current APC and musthave mental health scope.
About UsSpecialist Mental HealthServices are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health New Zealand,Te Whatu Ora
Waitaha Canterbury.
We are committed to working and partneringwith tāngata whaiora and their whānau.
Constantly striving to work within ourphilosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationshipswith our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals andaspirations.Apply NowPlease submit your mostrecent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you arethe ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained alongthe way.Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.Contact us on Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional informationApplicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.
in this position, a current NZ driver - s license is essential.
• Must be registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand with current APC and must have mentalhealth scope.
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