Mental Health Professional - Anxiety Disordersat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
We are seeking a registered, experienced Mental Health Professional to join our team.About YouYou will become an integral member of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, comprised of Administrative staff, Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Therapists, P'kenga Atawhai, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychology Interns and access to Physiotherapists and Dietitians.This position offers you an opportunity to further develop your clinical practice and gain valuable experience in this specialist area.
You will be part of a team providing assessment as well as individual and group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for people who experience anxiety disorders.This is a 0.6FTE fixed-term position for 24 months. You will be an experienced Registered; Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, with a current NZ practicing certificateAs an experienced mental health professional you will bring skills in psychiatric assessment and case managementA relevant qualification in CBT and skills / experience using CBT in both individual and group formats in your work with clients is requiredExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide variety of people is paramount in this roleThe successful applicant will receive regular supervision and would be mentored by staff expert in utilising cognitive behavioural treatment for a range of anxiety disorders.
Opportunities for appropriate training courses relevant to the treatment of anxiety disorders and the role would be made available.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 13th April.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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