Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician
Adult Mental Health Addiction Services Taupo
Permanent, Part time (0.8 FTE @ 32 hours / week)
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 role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team at the Adult Community Mental Health Addiction Service (CMHAS) in Taupo.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team who places great value on putting people first, embedding Te Ao Maori in every-day practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together, then this position as a Community Mental Clinician may be the opportunity for you!
About you
You should:
- have the ability to connect and build trusting relationships with a wide range of people from the community (essential)
- have strong assessment and therapeutic intervention skills (preferred)
- have the ability to work efficiently both independently and with other clinicians in our skilled multi-disciplinary team
- have registration, or be eligible for registration, with a NZ professional body
- hold a current full clean NZ drivers licence
- meet requirements for the childrens worker safety checks
About us
We are embedding our model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: pathways that lead us to act with kindness. Te Ara Tauwhirotanga is the product of extensive co-design with over 400 participants from the Lakes DHB community, a model that clearly articulates what works for people in their recovery and healing journey.You can read more here: https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/our-services/mental-health/te-ara-tauwhirotanga/
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, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To 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.