Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

•  Based in Greymouth 
• Hours are between 0800 and 1630 Monday - Friday
• 0.9FTE Permanent role (36hrs/week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength  of one, it is the strength of many

 About us

The Allied Health team are looking for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Mental Health to join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated multidisciplinary professionals. 

Within the wider AH team, we have a small team of Occupational Therapists who work together to provide a generalist service. Our team provides a range of inpatient and community-based health services for the community. This role will give you the opportunity to further your experience working across a wide range of specialties and advance your practical skills.

The West Coast is renowned for its beauty, wilderness and outdoor activity opportunities, the people of the West Coast area are resilient with a strong Community spirit. 

Living on the West Coast offers a superb lifestyle and a great work life balance.  No more city congestion bike or even walk to work. If you enjoy the outdoors - the mountains, sea, rivers and lakes await you.  Still need a bit of the city, Christchurch is only 3 hours’ drive away.  There are real opportunities to step onto the housing ladder, as our most recently engaged employees can attest to.

To find out more about living and working here on the Coast visit https://westcoast.co.nz/live/cut-out-for-the-coast/

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist working in Mental Health, you will be responsible for providing assessment, education and treatment using a patient centred model of care for patients (all ages) inclusive of physical and mental health conditions. 

This role spans across our Manaakitanga Mental Health Inpatient Unit and our patients in the community giving a diverse and rewarding workload. Travel to other locations throughout the West Coast will be part of the role.

What you’ll do with your time:

• Assessment and treatment of Manaakitanga Mental Health inpatients with appropriate goal setting and outcome measures
• Support transition from inpatients into community
• Work as an integral part of the inpatient & community inter-disciplinary teams
• Liaising with all appropriate health professionals and other agencies to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for our patients
• Providing education for the families/whānau and carers of our patients as necessary
  

About you

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked within a mental health scope of practice for at least 3 years to join our multi disciplinary team.

It is essential that you have;

• Minimum 3 years working as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• The ability to be an effective team member, recognising the importance of team work
• The ability to work independently, yet seek support when needed
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness
• You must be flexible with excellent time management
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz