Youth Mental Health Assistant | West Coast

• West Coast - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) 
• Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per 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. 

Are you passionate about supporting rangatahi (youth) and making a positive impact in mental health? We are looking for a compassionate, community-minded Youth Mental Health Assistant (YMHA) to join our dedicated team.

About the Role
As a Youth Mental Health Assistant, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary health care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other Registered Health Professional. Your role will involve both clinical and non-clinical support within the community setting, and at times may include redeployment to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit to support youth safety.

You’ll help reduce the pressure on clinical staff by taking on delegated tasks such as:

• Supporting case managers in managing youth safely and effectively.
• Transporting consumers to appointments and activities.
• Delivering prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Assisting youth to engage in meaningful activities.
• Participating in joint community visits with case managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality, safe, and supportive care environment.
• Identify and report health and safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Take an active role in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the principles and articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of your work.
• Participate in professional development, including Whāraurau learning modules and mandatory training.

About You
You’ll be someone with empathy, resilience, and a desire to support the wellbeing of our youth. You’ll be willing to learn and grow in the mental health field and work collaboratively as part of a team.

To be successful, you will have:

• A NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support) Level 3, or be willing to complete it within 12 months of employment.
• Relevant experience working in mental health or community support roles (preferred).
• Good computer literacy or willingness to learn new systems.
• Personal safety training (or willingness to complete).
• A strong understanding of youth needs and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.
• A strong understanding and appreciation of the importance for Tangata Whaiora of connections to marae, iwi and hapu.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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