Allied Health Professional - West Adult Community

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Permanent, part-time 0.8FTE position 
• NZ Registered Allied Health professional with Annual Practicing Certificate is essential
• Experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable
  

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

The West Adult Community Mental Health Service is one of four city-based teams that provide an assessment and treatment service for consumers with mental illnesses aged between 18 – 65 years, and work closely with their families/ whanau - both in the community and alongside inpatient services.

About You

We are looking for an Allied Health professional and highly motivated Specialist Mental Health Case Manager (either Occupational Therapist, Social Worker) to join our team. To be successful in our team you will need to display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multi-disciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to Whaiora, their friends and whānau. Interacting with a variety of stakeholders, you will have an ability to effectively case manage and provide mental health assessments, formulations and interventions in the community. 

• You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our tāngata whaiora and their family/whanau, primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams.
• It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage and prioritise tāngata whaiora’s needs appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• You will work alongside tāngata whaiora who you will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and other holistic supports.
• Highly developed risk assessment is important, as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.
• Liaising with whānau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services is all part of this community-based role.
• There is an expectation that you will initiate, develop and provide group-based interventions for Whaiora.
• A minimum of 2 year’ experience in a mental health setting is preferable;
• New Zealand Registration as an Allied Health Professional with Annual Practicing certificate is essential

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal by Wednesday, 11th February.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray - Lisa.gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.