Mental Health Professional - Anxiety Disorders

Are you a Registered; Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist with experience in Specialist Mental Health Services?

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About the role

A great opportunity has become available for you to be part of the team at the Anxiety Disorders Service.

The Anxiety Disorders Service (ADS) provides assessment and treatment to Tangata whaiora who have a primary diagnosis of an Anxiety Disorder. We are seeking a registered, experienced Mental Health Professional to join our team.

About You

You will become an integral member of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, comprised of Administrative staff, Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Nurse Therapists, Pῡkenga 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 certificate
• As an experienced mental health professional you will bring skills in psychiatric assessment and case management
• A relevant qualification in CBT and skills / experience using CBT in both individual and group formats in your work with clients is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide variety of people is paramount in this role

The 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 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 careers’ portal by Monday, 13th April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on 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.

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